Buying a house in Egypt

Location

Located in northeastern Africa, Egypt is a connecting point between Africa and the Middle East. The country borders Libya to the west, Sudan to the south and Israel and the Gaza Strip to the east. The northern border is formed by the Mediterranean Sea, while the Red Sea borders the country to the east. The Suez Canal, a strategic waterway that connects the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea, runs through Egypt and makes the country of great geopolitical importance. The landscape is dominated by the Nile River, which flows from south to north, forming a narrow strip of fertile land amid vast deserts.

Languages

Egypt’s official language is Arabic, more specifically Egyptian Arabic, which is spoken in everyday life. Classical Arabic is used in formal contexts such as media, education and religious ceremonies. There are also minority languages such as Nubian, spoken in the south, and some Berber languages in oasis areas. English and French are also regularly used in business, tourism and higher education.