Egypt

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Egypt Flag

Map of Egypt

Busines Dress

• Most of your body needs to be coveredeven though it is usually hot

• Refrain from wearing traditional clothing• Egyptians find it offensive when fouriners

where their clothing• Avoid wherein jewelry especially around the

neck

Gifts

• Always Accept and receive gifts with the righthand

• Baked goods or chocolates are good gifts• Small electrical gifts are popular

Government

• Legal system • based on Islamic and civil law particularly

Napoleonic codes judicial review by Supreme Court and Council of State oversees validity of administrative decisions accepts compulsory ICJ jurisdiction with reservations

People

• Number of people (83082869)• 0-14 years: 31.4% (male 13,345,500/female

12,743,878)• 15-64 years: 63.8% (male 26,823,127/female

26,169,421)• 65 years and over: 4.8% (male

1,701,068/female 2,299,875) (2009 est.)• Life expectancy 72 years old