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    Posted 02 May 2025

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    Egypt (Capital: Cairo)

    India, Egypt boost Counter-Terrorism ties at 4th Joint Working Group Meeting. 

    Political Features

    • Location: Egypt is located in the northeastern corner of Africa.
    • Bordering Countries: Libya (west), Sudan (south), and Israel (northeast).
    • Bordering Water Bodies: Mediterranean Sea (north), Red Sea and Gulf of Aqaba (east).

    Geographical Features

    • Major mountain ranges: Red Sea Hills, Sinai Mountains etc.
      • Highest Peak: Mount Catherine ( 2,642 m).
    • Major River: Nile River
    • Major Deserts: Western Desert (Arabic Al-Ṣaḥrāʾ al-Gharbiyyah), the Eastern Desert (Al-Ṣaḥrāʾ al-Sharqiyyah).

     

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