North Africa
Egypt
🏛️ Cairo
💰 EGP · Pound🗣 Arabic🕐 UTC+2✈️ e-Visa on arrival🗓 Best: Oct – Apr
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Annual Visitors
14.9M
Tourism Revenue
$13.6B
UNESCO Sites
7
National Parks
30
🌍 Top Source Markets
Capital
Cairo
Currency
EGP · Pound
Languages
Arabic
Time Zone
UTC+2
Visa
e-Visa on arrival
Best Season
October – April
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.
💱 Exchange Rates1,000 EGP =
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