Africa/Northern Africa
Egypt
Cairo
107.3 Mio
1 002 450 km²
Egyptian pound
Coastal
Arabic
Historical Events
1517 - Ottoman Conquest
Egypt became part of the Ottoman Empire.
1867 - Establishment of the Khedivate
Local ruler Muhammad Ali established modern Egypt as an autonomous Khedivate.
1922 - Independence from Britain
Egypt gained independence from British rule as a monarchy.
1952 - Egyptian Revolution
Egypt declared itself a republic following a nationalist revolution.
1958 - Formation of United Arab Republic
Egypt merged with Syria to form the United Arab Republic.
1978 - Camp David Accords
Egypt signed accords recognizing Israel in exchange for Sinai withdrawal.
2011 - Egyptian Revolution
The revolution led to the overthrow of Hosni Mubarak.
2013 - Overthrow of Mohamed Morsi
Military overthrew the government of Mohamed Morsi after mass protests.
2014 - Election of Abdel Fattah el-Sisi
Abdel Fattah el-Sisi was elected as president, establishing a semi-presidential republic.