Egypt Overview

The historical and ancient country of Egypt is located in North Africa, along the Mediterranian Sea and the Red Sea. Egypt is divided into to land types: the black land and the red land. The Egyptians thought that the black land was the fertile land near the bank of the Nile. They used it to grow their crops. the black land could only be use to farm, because of the rich soil and the black silt that was deposited when the Nile flooded. 


The red land was described as the deserted, unfertile land. The land was used to protect Egypt from other countries and enemies. Also it provided some preciuos metals and semi-preciuos stones.   Egypt Geography
Egypt is one of the most populated country in the Middle East and in the Arab World. It has a population of approximately 82,079,636 people. a reason of the huge population is the birth rates. It has a 24.63 births and a 4.82 deaths, their is less people dying. 

Ancient Egyptian believed in many Gods and Goddesses. Each God and Goddess has their own duty to make peace and harmony. Ancient Egyptian believed that is was important to worship the Gods and Goddesses, to live a long, peacefully life.

Pharaohs take part also in religion. They were seen as the most powerful person in Ancient Egypt. They are called "Lord of the Two Lands" and "High Priest of Every Temple".

Pharaohs wore gold jewelry and fashionable clothings.

Egyptians believed in the afterlife. Dead people pass through the process of mummification. First, they announced the death. The bodies were embalmed and removed internal organs. Then, they pass through the process. The bodies after been dried out, they wrapped. Finally, they buried the body in the chosen place. Process of Mummification

Pharaohs pass through the same process too, but their bodies were buried in huge pyramids that they had been building seen born. The Pyramids are decorated with some drawing of their important life events.  

The Egyptian flag in composed of three different colors: red, white, and black. In the middle it has a symbol called "Eagle of Saladin". Each color in the flag has an especial meaning. The red represents the period were King Farouk's power was taken by an invader, army men. The white represents the beginning of the end of monarchy. The black represents the end of cruelty in the hands of Egyptian monarchy and British rule.

The capital of Egypt, Cairo. Cairo is the worlds biggest urban area full of life and movements. Cairo is wealthy and rich of everything.

The Egyptian army was one of the most largest army in the armed forces. The military branches were: Army, Navy, Air Force, Air Defense Command. the army consist of man of different ages, but man form ages 12 - 36 are obligated to join the army. The army was dominated be the Pharaoh. The Pharaoh was not only seen  as a man but as a God and that gave him more power of the army.

The government was rule by different people. Ancient Egypt was Theocratic and was controlled by the clergy. The priest also take part at the government. The governmental officials included the vizier, or the prime minister, the chief treasurer, the tax collector, the minister of public works, and the army commander. Citizens had to pay taxes. The majority of the Egyptian people were slaves that work building the pyramids. Egypt Army and Government