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Country Facts:
Egypt vs. Sweden

Learn about the similarities and differences between Egypt and Sweden by reviewing data on key indicators such as population, economy, energy, religion, language and many other relevant factors.

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Geography

Egypt vs. Sweden - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of Egypt is 387 048 mi², while the surface area of Sweden is 173 860 mi². This means that the area of Egypt is 123% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
387 048 mi²
173 860 mi²

Coastline length

Egypt has a coastline of 1 522.4 mi, while Sweden has a coastline of 1 999.6 mi.

1 522.4 mi
1 999.6 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Egypt is Cairo, with a population of about 10 230 400 people. In contrast, the largest city in Sweden is Stockholm, where the population is 914 909.

10 230 400 ppl
914 909 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Egypt is Mount Catherine, its height is 8 625 ft. The highest peak in Sweden is Kebnekaise, which rises to a height of 6 903 ft.

8 625 ft
Mount Catherine
6 903 ft
Kebnekaise

Highest recorded temperature

In Egypt, the highest temperature ever measured was 122.5°F and was recorded in Kharga, while in Sweden the highest temperature was 100.4°F and was recorded in Ultuna, Uppsala County / Målilla, Kalmar County.

122.5°F
Kharga
100.4°F
Ultuna, Uppsala County / Målilla, Kalmar County

Lowest recorded temperature

In Egypt, the lowest temperature ever measured was 18.1°F and was recorded in Al Nakhl, while in Sweden, the lowest temperature was -63.4°F and was recorded in Malgovik, Västerbotten County.

18.1°F
Al Nakhl
-63.4°F
Malgovik, Västerbotten County

Society

Egypt vs. Sweden - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Egypt is about 102 334 404, while Sweden is home to 10 099 265 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
102 334 404 ppl
10 099 265 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 74.0 years in Egypt and 82.6 years in Sweden.

74.0 years
82.6 years

Average age

The average age is 24.1 years in Egypt and 41.1 years in Sweden.

24.1 years
41.1 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 2.17% in Egypt and 0.74% in Sweden.

2.17%
0.74%

Literacy

Literacy is 71.2% in Egypt and 99.0% in Sweden.

71.2%
99.0%

Language

In Egypt, the main language is Arabic, and in Sweden the primary language is Swedish.

arabic
swedish

Religion

In Egypt, the main religion is Islam; in Sweden, the main religion is Christianity.

islam
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

9 139 000 ppl
Ranking: 33/174
6 482 000 ppl
Ranking: 40/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Egypt: 12 602 Int$. Sweden: 54 930 Int$.

12 602 Int$
Ranking: 105/194
54 930 Int$
Ranking: 18/194

Currency

Egypt: Egyptian Pound (EGP). Sweden: Swedish Krona (SEK).

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EGP
Egyptian Pound
SEK
Swedish Krona

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Egypt: frequency and voltage are 220V 50 Hz (plug type: C, F). Electricity in Sweden: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, F).

220V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, F
230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, F

Driving side

Egypt has right-hand traffic, Sweden has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

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Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Egypt - February, March, April, October, November; Sweden - June, July, August.

Traveler's essential: Tourist Season Around the World

Safety level

Scale from 1 (safe) to 4 (unsafe)
Traveler's essential: Travel Safety Map
Exercise a high degree of caution
Level 2
Exercise a high degree of caution
Level 2

Visa requirements

For citizens of Poland (Settings → Your Country)
Traveler's essential: With or Without a Visa?
Visa on arrival
A visa is required, but it is possible to obtain it at selected border crossing points (visa on arrival).
Visa not required
A visa is not required.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B113 PLN - 142 PLN
T247 PLN - 320 PLN
B244 PLN - 301 PLN
T563 PLN - 800 PLN

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