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ARTICLE · 13 DECEMBER 2018

Commercial Law In Egypt

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The Arab Republic of Egypt, traditionally known as Egypt, is located in north-eastern Africa. It is bordered by the Mediterranean Sea to the north, by Israel and the Red Sea to the east, by Sudan to the south and Libya to the west.

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The Arab Republic of Egypt, traditionally known as Egypt, is located in north-eastern Africa. It is bordered by the Mediterranean Sea to the north, by Israel and the Red Sea to the east, by Sudan to the south and Libya to the west.

Area: 1 001 450 km2

Population: 80.5 million

Capital: Cairo

Currency: Egyptian Pound

GDP: USD 500.9 billion (2010)

Internet domain: .eg

Languages: Arabic (official language), French, English.

Working week: Sunday – Thursday

Exports: Crude oil and petroleum products; cotton yarn; raw cotton; textiles; metal products; chemicals

Imports: Machinery and equipment; food; fertilisers; wood products; durable consumer goods; capital goods

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