Egypt





The Arab Republic of Egypt is a large nation of northeastern Africa.
It includes the Sinai Peninsula, possibly considered part of Asia.
The main area of habitation is along the Nile river. Large areas of land are
part of the Sahara Desert and very sparsely inhabited.

The capital city is Cairo. Other towns and cities include Alexandria,
Aswan, Asyut, El-Mahalla El-Kubra, Giza, Hurgharda, Luxor, Kom Ombo,
Port Safaga, Port Said, Sharm el Sheikh, Shubra-El-Khema, Suez, Zagazig

Israel, England and France invaded Egypt on October 29, 1956, occupied the
Sinai and then withdrew on January 22, 1957.