Egypt's Location, Demographics, and Geography

EGYPT

Egypt is located in the north-east corner on the continent of Africa. Egypt's 387,048 square miles lies mostly in along the long Nile River which keeps this country inhabited. Created in the 3150 B.C., Egypt has a rich history and a deep culture. Within this culture are the 90 million citizens who inhabit this Arab Republic. 

Cairo, Egypt's capital, is located at 30°2′N 31°13′E, 

Observing Egypt, it is clear that there is a mix of ancient and modern. The city of Cairo is filled with an abundance of cars and buildings, yet out in the distance the shadows of the Great pyramids.

Depending on one's location in Egypt, weather can very by extremes. In Cairo, there is little to no rain, while in an area on it's northern coast, rain can fall around 16 inches. Even though the normal climate of Egypt is dry and hot, there is the occasional snowfall. Because Egypt is the majority a desert, the main cities are along the Nile river which provides the greatest source of water to these cities. 

Because of Egypt's location, history, and geographic features, this countries culture and daily activity has been effected greatly. The geography of this country could be a hindrance upon its people, however because she is an ancient country, she has learned to adapt to these harsh conditions. Agriculture and food production in Egypt thrives near the Nile River, yet outside the Nile's perimeters, desert is all that thrives. In regards to the spread of disease, Egypt was the home of the ten plagues of the Old Testament. From boils to diseased livestock, Ex. 9:1-12, disease passed quickly among the people. Egypt today, has modernized and advanced which only proves that these features of Egypt demographically, geographically, and culturally, only led to the advance of Egypt.