Diplomatic representation in the US:
chief of mission: Ambassador Nabil FAHMY
chancery: 3521 International Court NW, Washington, DC 20008
telephone: [1] (202) 895-5400
FAX: [1] (202) 244-4319
consulate(s) general: Chicago, Houston, New York, San Francisco
Diplomatic representation from the US:
chief of mission: Ambassador Francis J. RICCIARDONE, Jr.
embassy: 8 Kamal El Din Salah St., Garden City, Cairo
mailing address: Unit 64900, Box 15, APO AE 09839-4900
telephone: [20] (2) 797-3300
FAX: [20] (2) 797-3200
Flag description:
three equal horizontal bands of red (top), white, and black; the
national emblem (a gold Eagle of Saladin facing the hoist side with
a shield superimposed on its chest above a scroll bearing the name
of the country in Arabic) centered in the white band; design is
based on the Arab Liberation flag and similar to the flag of Syria,
which has two green stars, Iraq, which has three green stars (plus
an Arabic inscription) in a horizontal line centered in the white
band, and Yemen, which has a plain white band
Economy Egypt
Economy - overview:
Occupying the northeast corner of the African continent, Egypt is
bisected by the highly fertile Nile valley, where most economic
activity takes place. In the last 30 years, the government has
reformed the highly centralized economy it inherited from President
NASSER. In 2005, Prime Minister Ahmed NAZIF reduced personal and
corporate tax rates, reduced energy subsidies, and privatized
several enterprises. The stock market boomed, and GDP grew about 5%
per year in 2005-06. Despite these achievements, the government has
failed to raise living standards for the average Egyptian, and has
had to continue providing subsidies for basic necessities. The
subsidies have contributed to a growing budget deficit - more than
10% of GDP each year - and represent a significant drain on the
economy. Foreign direct investment remains low. To achieve higher
GDP growth the NAZIF government will need to continue its aggressive
pursuit of reform, especially in the energy sector. Egypt's export
sectors - particularly natural gas - have bright prospects.
GDP (purchasing power parity):
$328.1 billion (2006 est.)
GDP (official exchange rate):
$84.51 billion (2006 est.)
GDP - real growth rate:
5.7% (2006 est.)
GDP - per capita (PPP):
$4,200 (2006 est.)
GDP - composition by sector: agriculture: 14.7% industry: 35.5% services: 49.8% (2006 est.)