North Africa · 14.9M visitors/year
Egypt
🏛️ Cairo
💰 EGP · Pound🗣 Arabic🕐 UTC+2✈️ e-Visa on arrival
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Annual Visitors
14.9M
Tourism Revenue
$13.6B
UNESCO Sites
7
National Parks
30
📅 Best Season to Visit
October – April
⭐ Visitor Rating
🌍 Top Source Markets
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Capital
Cairo
💰
Currency
EGP · Pound
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Languages
Arabic
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Time Zone
UTC+2
✈️
Visa
e-Visa on arrival
Is Egypt safe to visit?
Egypt welcomes 14.9M visitors annually. Always check your government travel advisory before booking.
Best time to visit Egypt?
The best time to visit Egypt is October – April.
Do I need a visa for Egypt?
e-Visa on arrival. Verify with the Egypt embassy for your nationality.
What currency is used in Egypt?
The currency is the EGP · Pound.
What language is spoken in Egypt?
Official language(s): Arabic.