Egypt - 3

Question 1

Describe the history of Egypt’s population.

Answer 1

In 1950, it was approximately 21,000,000.
In 2016, it is approximately 90,000,000.
In 2050, it is predicted to reach 140,000,000.

Question 2

Describe the history of Egypt’s fetility rate.

Answer 2

In 2010, it was 2.9.

In 2016, it is 3.3.

Question 3

State the percentage that follow islam.

Answer 3

90%

Question 4

State the percentage that are under 40.

Answer 4

60%

Question 5

Describe Egypt’s population density.

Answer 5

Egypt’s population is densely concentrated in the urban areas of Cairo and Alexandria, the Nile Delta, and the regions close to the banks of the Nile River.

In some areas of Cairo, population density can reach up to 40,000 people per sq km.

Question 6

Describe how population movement is contributing to the structural change in Egypt’s population.

Answer 6

1. 2013 statistics reveal that labour migration from Egypt amounts to more than 3.4 million poeple. Top destinations are Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
2. Census records reveal that in 2009 there were 6.5 million Egyptian migrants living overseas, 74% temporary migrants.
3. In 2015, approximately 250,000 refugees and asylum seekers were living in the country, almost half from Syria.
4. Migration Expert Zohri, estimates that approximately 20,000 Egyptians leave the country as irregular migrants every year.

Question 7

Describe the nature of Egypts population issue and the challenges in its world region.

Answer 7

Egypt’s major challenges are; the influx of refugees and asylum seekers, a weak economy, resource depletion and security.

Egypt is a major transit route for refugees and asylum seekers en route to Europe as Egypt is regarded as a safer departure point than Libya.

As Italy and Greece have revealed their wish to reduce their intake of refugees/asylum seekers, more refugees may end up stuck or going to Egypt. A possible increase will only exacerbate the country’s population and economic issues.

As a result of Egypt’s high levels of poverty and weak economy, Egypt’s neighbours, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and UAE have given approximately 12 bn combined to the country.

Question 8

List at least 5 challenges Egypt faces due to the ‘Location and Distribution’ of population in Egypt.

Answer 8

1. Poverty
2. Environmental degradation
3. Traffic congestion
4. Overcrowding
5. High unemployment rates
6. Rising crime
7. Overcrowded classroom
8. Depleting resources
9. Strain on public services and infrastructure.