Key Facts about Egypt

• Location: Egypt is situated in northeastern Africa and extends into southwestern Asia via the Sinai Peninsula, making it a transcontinental nation.
• Borders: It shares borders with Libya to the west, Sudan to the south, and Israel and the Gaza Strip to the northeast.
• Coastlines: Egypt has coastlines along the Mediterranean Sea to the north and the Red Sea to the east.

Key Geographical Features

• The Nile River, the longest river globally, flows from south to north through Egypt.
• The Aswan High Dam, completed in 1971, is one of the largest embankment dams in the world. It serves several purposes:
  • Controls annual flooding of the Nile.
  • Stores water for irrigation.
  • Produces hydroelectric power.
  • Created Lake Nasser, one of the largest artificial lakes, extending into Sudan.