Map of Egypt and population

This map of Egypt allows you to see this location of the country on the continent of Africa and its close proximity to Jordan and the Middle East. Although Egypt is on the African continent the country is considered to be part of the Middle East due to its culture, religious views, political views, and rich history. Egypt is the worlds 30th largest country, by land; the largest, by population, in the Middle East and the 3rd largest on Africa.


The population of Egypt is concentrated along the Nile  (Cairo and Alexandria), in the Delta and near the Suez Canal. Approximately 90% of the population adheres to Islam and nearly the rest to Christianity, primarily the Coptic Orthodox denomination. Apart from religious affiliation, Egyptians can be divided demographically into those who live in the major urban centers and the Fellahin (farmers of rural villages).