Surprising facts about Egypt you may not know

Here are some surprising facts you may not know about Egypt.

According to Rustic Pathways, the official name of Egypt is the Arab Republic of Egypt. With an estimated population of 118 million, Egypt is the most populous country in the Arab world and the third most populous in Africa. Photo: BC.

Egypt recognizes Islam as the state religion, with the majority of the population following Sunni Islam. Photo: Flickr.

Cairo, Egypt's capital, is both historic and modern. It is one of the largest cities in Africa and the Middle East, with a population of about 23 million by 2025. Photo: Wikipedia.

The ancient Egyptians built more than 100 pyramids. Of these, Giza is the largest Egyptian pyramid that still exists today. Photo: NC.

The Egyptians made significant advances in medicine in ancient times, using surgical instruments similar to those we use today, such as scalpels and forceps,...Photo: Wikipedia.

The ancient Egyptians are believed to have been the first to invent toothpaste, according to loveholidays.com. They used a special mixture to clean their teeth around 5000 BC. Photo: LC.

The Egyptian Museum in Cairo holds more than 120,000 artifacts. It is one of the largest museums in the world.

The Valley of the Kings, an ancient necropolis in Egypt, contains more than 60 tombs, most of which were built between 1560 and 1085 BC. The site is located in modern-day Luxor, Egypt. Photo: LC.

Senet is a board game that originated in ancient Egypt. Photo: LC.

In ancient Egypt, women had the right to own property. They could buy, sell, inherit, and manage their own property. They also had the right to sign contracts, sue, and engage in financial transactions,... Photo: LC.

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