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Egypt

Egypt. By: Ashley Gray. People of Egypt. Language: Arabic Religion: 90% of all people are Muslim Life Span: 73 years Ethnic Groups: a majority of people are Egyptian; there aren’t many immigrants. Government.

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Egypt

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  1. Egypt By: Ashley Gray

  2. People of Egypt • Language: Arabic • Religion: 90% of all people are Muslim • Life Span: 73 years • Ethnic Groups: a majority of people are Egyptian; there aren’t many immigrants

  3. Government • Current President: Vacant. However, the most recent president was Hosni Mubarak who held office from October 1981 to February 2011. • Republic • 3 branches of government: ran just like our Judicial, Legislative, and Executive branches.

  4. Political Factions • National Democratic Party: has had dominating power for a long time. • Other parties include: National Progressive Unionist Group New Wafd Party Tomorrow Party Socialist Liberal Party Influential groups:Muslim Brotherhood, National Association for Change, Kifaya, April 6 Youth Movement.

  5. Elections • 6 year term • Determined by popular vote • Every citizen in Egypt over 18 must vote or they will be charged with a fine.

  6. Economy • Gross Domestic Product: $6,200 (per capita) • Agricultural Products: corn, cotton, rice, wheat, fruits, vegetables, and cattle. • Industrial Products: textiles, food processing, tourism, chemicals. • Imports: machinery, foodstuffs, chemicals, and wood. • Exports: oil, cotton, textiles, metals, processed food.

  7. Major Problems • Two really big problems going on currently in Egypt: • Currently U.S. troops have been in Egypt trying to keep them moving peacefully into a Democratic government style. • Poverty is really bad in Egypt therefore high crime rates and illegal drug usage are major problems.

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