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Place in News: Egypt

Posted 13 Oct 2025

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Article Summary

Article Summary

India sends a minister to Egypt for the Gaza summit amid ongoing regional tensions; Egypt, located in northeastern Africa, borders key countries and features the Nile River and significant deserts.

Map showing Egypt and surrounding countries, including Libya, Sudan, Israel, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, and Syria, along with nearby seas like the Mediterranean Sea and Red Sea.

Egypt (Capital: Cairo)

India sends the Minister to Egypt for Gaza summit.

Political Feature

  • Location: Northeastern Africa with its Sinai Peninsula stretching into Western Asia.
  • Bordering Countries: Libya (west), Sudan (south), Israel & Gaza strip.
  • Bordering Water Bodies: Mediterranean Sea (north), Red Sea and Gulf of Aqaba (east).

Geographical Features

  • Major river: Nile (1500km)
  • Nile Delta: One of the most significant features stretches from the northern part of Cairo to the Mediterranean Sea. 
  • Major Deserts: Western Desert (Al-Ṣaḥrāʾ al-Gharbiyyah), the Eastern Desert (Al-Ṣaḥrāʾ al-Sharqiyyah).
  • Highest Peak: Mount Catherine (2,642 m).
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  • Place in News
  • Egypt (Capital: Cairo)
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