Egypt
Egypt, officially the Arab Republic of Egypt, is a country located near the Middle East, though technically in northeastern Africa. His population is based around the Nile River, which has been the lifeblood of Egyptian civilization for millennia.
The Nile not only sustains agriculture and provides water for domestic and industrial use but also serves as a central artery for transportation and trade, shaping the country's economy, culture, and history.
As a predominantly Muslim nation located in North Africa and the Arabian Peninsula, Egypt holds membership in prominent international organizations such as the
African Union,
Arab League, and
OIC. Additionally, like the vast majority of nations worldwide, Egypt is a member of the
United Nations.
Egypt is most known for his ancient past, as one of the oldest civilizations.
History[edit | edit source]
In 11 September 1971, Egypt renamed himself from the United Arab Republic to the Arab Republic of Egypt. President
Anwar Sadat assumes power after the death of President
Gamal Abdel Nasser. In 1973, Egypt, under President
Sadat's leadership, launches the October War (Yom Kippur War) against
Israel, aiming to regain control of the Sinai Peninsula lost in the 1967 Six-Day War. Though in 1978, Egypt hosts the Camp David Accords, mediated by US President
Jimmy Carter, leading to a peace treaty with
Israel in 1979. This results in Egypt becoming the first
Arab country to officially recognize
Israel.
Egypt, 1981: in President Anwar Sadat is assassinated by
Islamic extremists during a military parade in
Cairo.
Hosni Mubarak becomes the new president.
In 1991, Egypt participates in the coalition forces against Iraq during the Gulf War, following the invasion of
Kuwait by
Saddam Hussein's regime.
The 2011 Egyptian Revolution takes place, leading to the ousting of President Hosni Mubarak after nearly 30 years in power. The revolution was driven by widespread discontent, corruption, and demands for political reform. And a year later in 2012,
Mohammed Morsi, a member of the
Muslim Brotherhood, becomes Egypt's first democratically elected president.
In 2013, amidst protests against his rule, Mohammed Morsi is ousted in a military coup led by then-Defense Minister
Abdel Fattah el-Sisi. Subsequently,
el-Sisi becomes the new president after winning elections in 2014. In 2015, Egypt launches military operations against militant groups in the Sinai Peninsula, particularly targeting affiliates of
ISIS. And in 2018,
Abdel Fattah el-Sisi is re-elected as president in a controversial election criticized for lack of genuine competition and allegations of voter suppression.
The 2020s came, and Egypt faces challenges related to the COVID-19 pandemic, impacting its economy and public health system. 2021 saw the Ever Given, a large container ship, blocking the Suez Canal. Due to the
Suez Canal being one of the world's busiest trade routes, this event disrupted global maritime trade for several days.
Trivia[edit | edit source]
- The Egyptians were the first to adopt the 365-day calendar.
- In the
Arabic language, the native name of Egypt (Miṣr) is a feminine noun. This explains why
Mother of the World (Om El Donia), the national personification of Egypt, is a woman.
- The ancient Egyptians use hieroglyphs.
- Since the 1960s, Egypt’s population has more than tripled. This growing population created a big problem because the habitable parts of Egypt are no bigger than
Estonia.
- Most of Egypt’s population live around the
Nile River.
Relations[edit | edit source]
Friends[edit | edit source]
Jordan - Best friend. Brothers for life.
India - Ancient friend. We started the
Non-Aligned Movement together.
Armenia - We both hate
Ottoman Empire and
Türkiye for oppressing us.
Neutral[edit | edit source]
Israel - My annoying neighbor (tried to of takings mine clay of Sinai and tried to also of killings me), although I do recognize him and have done since 1977 and he helps keep
Gaza in check for me... BUT FALAFEL 🥙 ARE MINE YUO THIEF!
and I will never forgive you escaping my grasp 4000 years agoUnited Kingdom - STAY AWAY FROM MY STUFF! But...thanks for the food. And we have strong ties in other areas. I would like you to return my beloved
Rosetta Stone, then we can be friends.
Enemies[edit | edit source]
Ever Given - YOU GOT STUCK IN THE
SUEZ CANAL AND BROKE MY ECONOMY AGAIN YOU STUPID SHIP! REMOVE NOW!
European Union - STOP REVOKING ME FOR NO REASON!
Australia -
HEY HOW DARE YOU STEAL MY ARTIFACTSHamas - Stay away from me… I built a giant wall between myself and
Gaza, don’t ever think of coming here!!
How to draw[edit | edit source]
![](/images/thumb/f/f5/EgyptFlag.png/222px-EgyptFlag.png)
- Draw a ball.
- Fill the ball with three horizontal stripes of color top-to-bottom in the following order: red, white, black.
- Draw a golden eagle in the middle of the white stripe.
- Add the eyes and you are done!
- Add a fez (optional)
Color Name | HEX | |
---|---|---|
Philippine Red | #CE1126 | |
White | #FFFFFF | |
Black | #000000 | |
Ochre | #C09300 |