| Egypt's climate is generally dry, with two seasons. A hot season lasts from May to October. During this period the temperatures may reach up to 42 deg C (107 deg F). Winters are generally warm, with average temperatures between 13 and 21 deg C (55 deg and 70 deg F). Wide temperature variations occur in the deserts, ranging from a mean annual maximum of 46 deg C (114 deg F) during the day to a mean annual minimum of 6 deg C (42 deg F) after sunset. The Mediterranean coast receives the most rain in Egypt. In drier areas of southern Egypt several years may elapse without any rain at all. In April and May hot, dry winds and sandstorms called khamsin blow frequently, causing much damage to crops. |
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Name: Egypt |
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Area: 1,001,450 sq km (386,662 sq mi) |
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Capital City: Kairo |
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Population: 58.9 million |
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Language: Arab |
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Currency: The Egyptian Pound |
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Time Zone: GMT + 2 hours
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Religion: Islam |
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