Tagged: Egypt

According to Loverists, the government of Egypt is a unitary semi-presidential republic, with the President as both the head of state and head of government. The executive branch consists of the President, who is advised by the cabinet and is responsible for foreign affairs, defense and justice. The legislative branch consists of a bicameral National Assembly, consisting of 596 members who are elected for five-year terms in single-member districts. The judicial branch consists of local courts and a Supreme Court. The Constitution guarantees basic rights such as freedom of speech, assembly, association and movement although these rights are often restricted in practice due to censorship or political instability. Citizens also have access to free public education up to university level studies along with healthcare services throughout the country although these are inadequate due to lack of resources in rural areas. Poverty levels remain high with over 40% of the population living below the poverty line. Women’s rights are often neglected in Egypt and they face discrimination in many aspects including access to education and employment opportunities as well as legal protection from gender-based violence such as rape or domestic abuse. In addition, minorities such as Coptic Christians suffer from discrimination when it comes to accessing basic services such as healthcare or education. Egypt has a long and varied history of foreign relations which date back to the ancient times. As a major regional power in the Middle East, Egypt has often sought to establish strong diplomatic ties with other nations in order to protect its interests and promote regional stability. In modern times, Egypt’s foreign relations have been largely shaped by its strategic location at the crossroads of Africa, Asia and Europe, as well as its membership in both the Arab League and the African Union. Egypt maintains close diplomatic ties with many of its Middle Eastern neighbours such as Saudi Arabia, Jordan and Iraq. It also has strong historical ties with several European countries such as France and Germany, with whom it signed several bilateral agreements on trade and investment protection. In addition, Egypt is a major player in global forums like the G20 which promotes economic stability around the world. In recent years, Egypt has been attempting to diversify its foreign relations by strengthening ties with other countries around the world. This includes an increasingly close relationship with Russia which began after President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi came into power in 2014. Furthermore, Egypt is actively engaging with other African nations through initiatives like the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) which aims to increase trade between African countries while promoting economic development across the region. Overall, Egypt’s foreign relations are based on mutual respect while striving for peace and prosperity through regional cooperation initiatives as well as global engagement through multilateral forums like G20 meetings or UN conferences. With these efforts it remains an important player on geopolitics today. See prozipcodes for Egypt defense and foreign policy.

Egypt Bordering Countries

Egypt 1995

According to ETHNICITYOLOGY, Egypt is a transcontinental country located in North Africa and the Middle East. It has a population of over 100 million people, making it one of the most populous countries in...

Egypt geography

Egypt Physical Characteristics

Egypt is a state in north-eastern Africa, which also extends into a territory traditionally considered to be Asia, E of the Suez isthmus( Sinai peninsula). The name derives from that of the ancient city of Memphis, in Babylonian Hikuptah, which...

Egypt Health

Egypt Health

Health The majority of the Egyptian population is insured through the state; The problem is that this insurance is linked to training or work and therefore excludes the unemployed or the poor. Because of...

The housing situation in Cairo

Living in Egypt

Currency: Egyptian pound Exchange rate: 18.89 per € 1 (August 2020) Time zone: UTC + 1 Country code (phone): +20 (0) Climate (for capital): subtropical / desert Housing and supply According to thesciencetutor, the...

Travel to Egypt

Travel to Egypt

Entry and residence regulations There is a visa requirement for German visitors. The visa can be applied for and issued at the Egyptian embassy in Berlin or at the consulates general in Frankfurt or...

Egypt Denominational Conflicts

Egypt Denominational Conflicts

Christians and Muslims in Egypt traditionally lived well together. All Egyptians emphasize that they used to celebrate all religious festivals together and that different denominations did not play any separating role in social relationships....

Egypt Religion 2

Egypt Religion (II)

The Awqaf Ministry Waqf, pl. awqaf, means religious foundation. A waqf is usually a building or a piece of land that is donated by a private person for religious or charitable purposes, for example...

Egypt Religion

Egypt Religion (I)

According to pharmacylib, 90% of all Egyptians are Muslim, almost all of them Sunni. They follow the Hanafi legal tradition, which is considered to be the most liberal of the four Islamic schools of...

Egyptian music group

Egypt Culture Part II

Ramadan – the month of fasting for Muslims Ramadan is the month of fasting for Muslims. Fasting is from sunrise to sunset. In Cairo, the end of the fast is announced daily by a...

Cairo International Book Fair

Egypt Culture Part I

Egypt has a long cultural and civilizational history, witnesses of which can be seen as historical landmarks, architectural buildings, in museums and in the streetscape across the country. Information on the diverse artistic and...

Egyptian pharmacy

Egypt Women and Health

According to neovideogames, Egypt has made significant strides in some areas of reproductive health in recent years. In 2001, with the assistance of USAID, the Department of Health established the National Maternal Mortality Monitoring...

Egypt Schools

Egypt Education

Egyptian society is comparatively homogeneous ethnically and religiously. Around 90% of Egyptians are Muslims and 10% are Christians. After the revolution, polarization took place between Islamist and secular groups. Both currents are strong and...

Egypt Microsocial Structure

Egypt Microsocial Structure

Gender roles, family and everyday life: Traditional gender concepts and roles are shaped by tradition, religion and culture as well as by the specific social and economic living conditions. In Egypt, religion is not...

Tahrir Square, Cairo

Egypt Gender Ratio and Relationship

Gender ratio The Geneva World Economic Forum annually assesses the progress made towards equality for women in the “Gender Gap Index”. Out of 149 countries examined, Egypt ranks 139th (Global Gender Gap Report 2020)....

A Bedouin child from Egypt

Macrosocial Structure

The various occupations and waves of migration that Egypt experienced in its history led to the settlement of members of many different ethnic groups in Egypt. They merged with the locals and are all...

Egypt Women's Rights

Egypt Women’s Rights

Women and gainful employment Employment is one of the areas where the gender gap is particularly high. Around 16.7% of Egyptian women are gainfully employed (Federal Statistical Office 2019). The unemployment rate of women...

Zamalek & Garden City

Egypt International Development Cooperation

The Egyptian revolution is also a challenge for the organizations involved in bilateral and multilateral development cooperation. The USAID, World Bank and IMF in particular are accused of not only supporting economic and social...

Egypt Economy & Tourism

Egypt Millennium Development Goals

Poverty and Poverty Reduction In order to examine the development of inequality and poverty in Egypt, one must consider certain “disruptive factors”. First, data is very difficult to access. Second, the sources of the...

Egypt Twenty pound note

Egypt Economic Policy Part II

According to franciscogardening, Egypt has long been considered a prime example of successful reforms and in 2010 was praised by the World Bank as one of the ten most active reform countries. The international...

The official currency in Egypt

Egypt Economic Policy Part I

Egypt is a country with a population growth of more than two million a year. The economic growth of approx. 5.3% is too low for a country like Egypt with over 100 million. The...

Egyptian industrial worker

Egypt Economy Overview

The 2011 revolution made both political and socio-economic demands: in short: reform, bread, freedom and social justice. The Egyptians expect a realignment of economic policy towards the needs of the general population, a fairer...

Egyptians from all walks of life and ages took part in the demonstrations

Egypt Human Rights and Domestic Politics

Although Egypt signed all the major international human rights conventions and the constitution protects human rights and freedoms, the country has been and is regularly criticized for human rights violations. Human rights organizations such...

Egypt Protesters on the tank

Egypt Political System

Constitution, separation of powers and local government Constitution: The 1971 constitution, repealed since the Military Council came to power in February 2011, had 211 articles and was amended three times, in 1980, 2005 and...

The lion of the Egyptian revolution

The Egypt Reign of President Morsi

In his first speeches, President Morsi tried to allay fears of the forced Islamization of society and of discrimination against Christians, women and minorities. The cabinet he appointed, however, was heavily criticized by many....

Demonstrations in Cairo, 2011

The First Elected Parliament in Egypt after Revolution 2011

Between two phases of particularly violent clashes between demonstrators and security forces in November and December 2011, the parliamentary elections finally took place, which were boycotted by some of the revolutionary forces. Islamist parties...

central slogan of the revolution 2011 Egypt

Egypt Political Process after Revolution 2011

Overview The most important events since the resignation of President Mubarak can be read on a number of websites in the form of timelines, for example the following websites: Key events from January 25,...