Landforms
The world's longest river that flows north in northeaster Africa.
The Nile River
Early farmers planted this.
Wheat, barley, flax seed
Settlement began on the Nile River Valley
5000 b.c.
Republic
Type of government
Natural resources (3)
petroleum, natural gas, iron ore, phosphates, manganese, limestone, gypsum, talc, asbestos, lead, zinc
Sea located north of Egypt
Mediterranean Sea
Official language spoken
Arabic
Old Kingdom began
2600 b.c
February 22, 1922
Independence from UK
Major exports
crude oil and petroleum products, cotton, textiles, metal products, chemicals
Sea located southwest of Egypt
The Red Sea
Major religion
Muslim
2055 b.c
How many provinces
27
Currency
Egyptian pound (EGP)
Two rivers that meet to form the Nile
Blue Nile and White Nile
Powerful female Pharoah
Hatshepsut
New Kingdom ends
1070 b.c.
National emblem
Golden Eagle of Saladin
Agriculture Products (3)
cotton, rice, corn, wheat, beans, fruits, vegetables; cattle, water buffalo, sheep, goats
A famous peninsula located in Egypt
Sinai Peninsula
Harvested papyrus to make these (name 2)
paper, baskets, sandals, etc.
Kush conquers Egypt
750 b.c.
Current president
Abdel Fattah el-Sisi
Major Industries (4)
textiles, food processing, tourism, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, hydrocarbons, construction, cement, metals, light manufactures