Egypt (Arabic: مِصر,) is a transcontinental country linking northeast Africa with the Middle East, with a rich ancient history dating back to the timeEgypt (Arabic: مِصر,) is a transcontinental country linking northeast Africa with the Middle East, with a rich ancient history dating back to the time of the pharaohs. Millennia-old monuments sit along the Nile River Valley, including the colossal Pyramids and Great Sphinx in Giza, as well as Luxor's hieroglyph-lined Karnak Temple and Valley of the Kings tombs. The capital, Cairo, is home to Ottoman landmarks like Muhammad Ali Mosque and the Egyptian Museum, a trove of antiquities. It is the 14th most-populated country in the world....more