Egypt Flashcards
What is the population in Egypt today (2024)?
114,000,000
What was the population in Egypt in 2014?
96,000,000
What is the predicted population of Egypt by 2034?
132,000,000
Where is Egypt geographically?
It is in the North-East of Africa
What is the capital of Egypt?
Cairo
What does the population of Egypt use for their water source?
River Nile
What % of the population lives on the banks of River Nile?
95%
—- is a big problem here and has pushed —- rates to 7%
Overpopulation is a big problem here and has pushed unemployment rates to 7%
What is the population density of Egypt?
117 people per km²
What is inflation like in Egypt?
Very high
What stage of the demographic transition model is Egypt at?
Stage 3 of the demographic transition model
In 2004, what was the BR and DR in Egypt?
Birth rate - 26
Death rate - 6.5
What is the average amount of children a woman has in Egypt?
3
What is the climate like in Egypt?
It varies greatly depending on the seasons
In summer, what are the temperatures like in Egypt?
Very hot. 33-41°C during the day
What time of year are sandstorms and dust storms most frequent in Egypt?
March-June. These bring along low humidity rates and up to a 10°C temp increase. Storms called khamsins
In winter, what are the temperatures like in Egypt?
9-23°C
What is rainfall like in Egypt?
The Mediterranean Coast has 175mm/yr. Interior of Egypt has around 2.5mm
How does the annual flooding of the Nile provide for the population of Egypt?
Brings nutrient-rich sediment (silt).
Provides ideal conditions for agricultural productivity
How has the Egyptian population adapted their farming?
Developed irrigation systems, which allowed them to control the water flows. This makes sure soil receives enough water during growing seasons.
Also used tools; e.g. shaduf which is used to lift water from the river and irrigation fields
What is food security like in Egypt?
A significant concern.
Estimated 17% of the population (13.7m) suffered food insecurity in 2011
How much arable land is there in Egypt?
2.7 million hectares.
58bn m³ water resource capacity
What is the life expectancy like in Egypt?
For both sexes, life expectancy has worsened by 0.715 years from 2000-2021
What was the leading cause of death in Egypt 2014?
Cardiovascular disease 46%
Chronic respiratory disease 19%
Some other major death counters include high BP, high cholesterol & blood sugar, obesity, smoking, air pollution
What is malaria like in Egypt?
Egypt has a low risk of malaria
