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|conventional_long_name = The Coptic Republic of Egypt | |conventional_long_name = The Coptic Republic of Egypt | ||
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-75.1% {{wp|Coptic Orthodox Church|Coptic Orthodoxy}} | -75.1% {{wp|Coptic Orthodox Church|Coptic Orthodoxy}} | ||
- | -14.8% {{wp|Coptic Catholic Church|Coptic Catholicism}} | ||
-0.1% Other {{wp|List of Christian denominations|Christian}} | -0.1% Other {{wp|List of Christian denominations|Christian}} | ||
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=History= | =History= | ||
==Ancient Egypt (5000BC - 30BC)== | ==Ancient Egypt (5000BC - 30BC)== | ||
Egypt has a rich and complex history that spans over 5000 years. The ancient Egyptian civilization is one of the earliest and most advanced civilizations in the world and has left a lasting legacy in art, architecture, and culture. | Egypt has a rich and complex history that spans over 5000 years. The {{wp|Ancient Egypt|ancient Egyptian}} civilization is one of the earliest and most advanced civilizations in the world and has left a lasting legacy in {{wp|art}}, {{wp|architecture}}, and {{wp|culture}}. | ||
The first known civilization in Egypt emerged around 3150 BCE, when the two kingdoms of Upper and Lower Egypt were unified under the rule of King Narmer. The period that followed is known as the Old Kingdom, which saw the construction of many of Egypt's most iconic monuments, including the pyramids and the Sphinx. The Old Kingdom was followed by the Middle Kingdom, a period of political and cultural resurgence, and the New Kingdom, which saw Egypt reach the height of its power and influence. | The first known civilization in Egypt emerged around 3150 BCE, when the two kingdoms of {{wp|Upper Egypt|Upper}} and {{wp|Lower Egypt}} were unified under the rule of King Narmer. The period that followed is known as the {{wp|Old Kingdom of Egypt|Old Kingdom}}, which saw the construction of many of Egypt's most iconic monuments, including the {{wp|pyramids}} and the {{wp|Sphinx}}. The Old Kingdom was followed by the {{wp|Middle Kingdom of Egypt|Middle Kingdom}}, a period of political and cultural resurgence, and the {{wp|New Kingdom of Egypt|New Kingdom}}, which saw Egypt reach the height of its power and influence. | ||
During the New Kingdom, Egypt expanded its territories through military conquests and established diplomatic relations with other major powers of the time, such as the Hittites and the Assyrians. It was during this period that Tutankhamun, one of the most famous pharaohs, ruled Egypt. However, the New Kingdom eventually declined, and Egypt was invaded by a series of foreign powers, including the Persians, the Greeks, and the Romans. | During the New Kingdom, Egypt expanded its territories through military conquests and established diplomatic relations with other major powers of the time, such as the {{wp|Hittites}} and the {{wp|Assyrians}}. It was during this period that Tutankhamun, one of the most famous pharaohs, ruled Egypt. However, the New Kingdom eventually declined, and Egypt was invaded by a series of foreign powers, including the {{wp| Ancient Egypt #Ptolemaic_period_(332–30_BC)|Persians}}, the {{wp|Ptolemaic Kingdom|Greeks}}, and the {{wp|Roman Egypt|Romans}}. | ||
==Roman & Byzantine Egypt (30BC-641)== | ==Roman & Byzantine Egypt (30BC-641)== | ||
During the Roman/Byzantine Period, Egypt became a major center of trade and commerce, with its vast resources of gold, silver, and grain. The country was also a center of {{wp|History of early Christianity|early Christianity}}, and saw the rise of important Christian figures such as {{wp|Anthony the Great|Saint Anthony}} and {{wp|Athanasius of Alexandria|Saint Athanasius}}. | During the {{wp|Roman Egypt #Early Roman Egypt (30 BC–4th century)|Roman}}/{{wp|Roman Egypt #Later Roman Egypt (4th–7th centuries)|Byzantine}} Period, Egypt became a major center of trade and commerce, with its vast resources of {{wp|gold}}, {{wp|silver}}, and {{wp|grain}}. The country was also a center of {{wp|History of early Christianity|early Christianity}}, and saw the rise of {{wp|List of saints|important Christian figures}} such as {{wp|Anthony the Great|Saint Anthony}} and {{wp|Athanasius of Alexandria|Saint Athanasius}}. | ||
==Islamic Egypt (641-1517)== | ==Islamic Egypt (641-1517)== | ||
After the fall of the Roman Empire, Egypt was ruled by a series of Islamic empires, including the | After the fall of the {{wp|Roman Empire}}, Egypt was ruled by a series of {{wp|Caliphate|Islamic empires}}, including the {{wp|Rashidun Caliphate}},the {{wp|Umayyad Caliphate}}, and the {{wp|Abbasid Caliphate}}. | ||
==Ottoman Egypt (1517-1867)== | ==Ottoman Egypt (1517-1867)== | ||
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==British occupation & The Regeneratio Coptorum (1882-1951)== | ==British occupation & The Regeneratio Coptorum (1882-1951)== | ||
Egypt had been under Ottoman rule for several centuries before gaining | Egypt had been under {{wp|Ottoman Empire|Ottoman}} rule for several centuries before gaining {{wp|De facto}} independence in 1882 following a {{wp|nationalist}} uprising led by Ahmed Urabi. However, it became a fomal British {{wp|protectorate}} in 1922. | ||
In the early 20th century, Egypt experienced a period of political and cultural upheaval, marked by the rise of nationalist and socialist movements. During this time, Coptic Christianity, which had been in decline since the Arab conquest of Egypt in the 7th century, began to make a significant comeback. and The ever-growing Coptic Christian community in Egypt played a prominent role in the nationalist movement and helped to shape the country's political and cultural landscape. | In the early 20th century, Egypt experienced a period of political and cultural upheaval, marked by the rise of nationalist and {{wp|socialist}} movements. During this time, {{wp|Coptic Orthodox Church|Coptic Christianity}}, which had been in decline since the {{wp|Arab conquest of Egypt}} in the 7th century, began to make a significant comeback. and The ever-growing Coptic Christian community in Egypt played a prominent role in the nationalist movement and helped to shape the country's political and cultural landscape. | ||
===The Regeneratio Coptorum=== | ===The Regeneratio Coptorum=== | ||
In the early 20th century, an event called "The Regeneratio Coptorum" (or ''The Rebirth of the Copts'') caused a renewed interest in Coptic Christianity among many Egyptians, fueled in part by the country's nationalist movement and a desire to reclaim Egypt's pre-Islamic heritage. This led to a significant increase in the number of Coptic Christians in the country, and by the 1950s, they had overtaken Muslims as the majority religious group in Egypt. | In the early 20th century, an event called "The Regeneratio Coptorum" (or ''The Rebirth of the Copts'') caused a renewed interest in Coptic Christianity among many Egyptians, fueled in part by the country's nationalist movement and a desire to reclaim Egypt's {{wp|North Africa #Antiquity_and_ancient_Rome|pre-Islamic}} {{wp|Cultural heritage|heritage}}. This led to a significant increase in the number of Coptic Christians in the country, and by the 1950s, they had overtaken Muslims as the majority religious group in Egypt. | ||
==Independence (1950-Today)== | ==Independence (1950-Today)== | ||
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By the 1950s the resurgence of Coptic Christianity had a profound impact on Egypt's society and culture. It led to a renewed interest in the country's ancient Christian heritage, and inspired the construction of new churches and religious institutions. However, it also led to tensions between {{wp|Copts|Coptic Christians}} and Muslims, particularly in the years following Egypt's independence from British colonial rule in 1952. | By the 1950s the resurgence of Coptic Christianity had a profound impact on Egypt's society and culture. It led to a renewed interest in the country's ancient Christian heritage, and inspired the construction of new churches and religious institutions. However, it also led to tensions between {{wp|Copts|Coptic Christians}} and Muslims, particularly in the years following Egypt's independence from British colonial rule in 1952. | ||
Egypt is considered to be one of the most stable countries in the Middle East. It has a strong and diversified economy, with a growing tourism industry, a well-developed agricultural sector, and a significant industrial base. In recent years, the country has made significant strides in modernizing its infrastructure, improving social services, and strengthening its political institutions. and Coptic Christianity remains an important and influential religious group in Egypt, with millions of followers throughout the country. While the religion has faced some challenges and obstacles in recent years, it continues to play a vital role in Egypt's cultural and religious landscape. | Egypt is considered to be one of the most stable countries in the Middle East. It has a strong and diversified economy, with a growing tourism industry, a well-developed {{wp|agricultural}} sector, and a significant {{wp|industrial}} base. In recent years, the country has made significant strides in {{wp|modernizing}} its {{wp|infrastructure}}, improving {{wp|social services}}, and strengthening its political institutions. and Coptic Christianity remains an important and influential religious group in Egypt, with millions of followers throughout the country. While the religion has faced some challenges and obstacles in recent years, it continues to play a vital role in Egypt's cultural and religious landscape. | ||
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The Coptic Republic of Egypt Arabic: جمهورية مصر القبطية (cintan maser al-qabtiyya) Coptic: Ⲛⲓ ⲕⲟⲡⲧⲓⲕⲟ ⲡⲣⲁⲅⲙ ⲗⲁⲟⲥ Ⲭⲏⲙⲓ | |
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| Motto: "من الأخمينيين ، إلى الرومان ، إلى البيزنطيين ، والعثمانيين ، ستبقى مصر دائما." "From the Achaemenids, to the Romans, to the Byzantines, and to the Ottomans, Egypt will always stand." | |
| Anthem: "نشيد العرب القبطيين" (The Coptic Arab's Anthem in English) | |
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| Capital | Alexandria |
| Official languages | Arabic (Coptic Arabic) Coptic (dejure) |
| Religion (2040) | 90.3% Christianity
-75.1% Coptic Orthodoxy -14.8% Coptic Catholicism -0.1% Other Christian 10.5% Islam 0.2% No religion ~1% Other |
| Government | Unitary Semi-Presidential Constitutional republic |
• President | Hani Azer |
• Prime Minster | Dina Powell |
| Establishment | |
• Beginning of the British Occupation | January 23, 1882 |
• Independence from Great Britan | October 12, 1950 |
| Area | |
• Total | 950,144 km2 (366,853 sq mi) (27) |
| Population | |
• 2040 census | 105,798,827 |
• Density | 111/km2 (287.5/sq mi) (98th) |
| Currency | Egyptian Pound (E£) |
| Calling code | +593 |
| ISO 3166 code | EG |
| Internet TLD | .EG |
Egypt, officially known as the Coptic Republic of Egypt (or جمهورية مصر القبطية in Arabic) , is the only major Christian country in the Arab world. Located in the northeast corner of Africa and the southwest corner of Asia, Egypt is bordered by the Mediterranean Sea to the north, Libya to the west, Sudan to the south, and Israel. With a population of over 100 million people, Egypt is the most populous country in the Arab world and the third-most populous country in Africa.
The capital of Egypt is Alexandria, which has a population of around 25,000,000 people, making it one of the largest cities in the world. Other major cities in Egypt include Cairo, Giza, and Shubra El-Kheima. The official language of Egypt is Arabic, and Coptic Christianity is the predominant religion, with a small number of Muslims, Catholics, and other christians as well.
Etymology
History
Ancient Egypt (5000BC - 30BC)
Egypt has a rich and complex history that spans over 5000 years. The ancient Egyptian civilization is one of the earliest and most advanced civilizations in the world and has left a lasting legacy in art, architecture, and culture.
The first known civilization in Egypt emerged around 3150 BCE, when the two kingdoms of Upper and Lower Egypt were unified under the rule of King Narmer. The period that followed is known as the Old Kingdom, which saw the construction of many of Egypt's most iconic monuments, including the pyramids and the Sphinx. The Old Kingdom was followed by the Middle Kingdom, a period of political and cultural resurgence, and the New Kingdom, which saw Egypt reach the height of its power and influence.
During the New Kingdom, Egypt expanded its territories through military conquests and established diplomatic relations with other major powers of the time, such as the Hittites and the Assyrians. It was during this period that Tutankhamun, one of the most famous pharaohs, ruled Egypt. However, the New Kingdom eventually declined, and Egypt was invaded by a series of foreign powers, including the Persians, the Greeks, and the Romans.
Roman & Byzantine Egypt (30BC-641)
During the Roman/Byzantine Period, Egypt became a major center of trade and commerce, with its vast resources of gold, silver, and grain. The country was also a center of early Christianity, and saw the rise of important Christian figures such as Saint Anthony and Saint Athanasius.
Islamic Egypt (641-1517)
After the fall of the Roman Empire, Egypt was ruled by a series of Islamic empires, including the Rashidun Caliphate,the Umayyad Caliphate, and the Abbasid Caliphate.
Ottoman Egypt (1517-1867)
Khedivate of Egypt (1867–1882)
British occupation & The Regeneratio Coptorum (1882-1951)
Egypt had been under Ottoman rule for several centuries before gaining De facto independence in 1882 following a nationalist uprising led by Ahmed Urabi. However, it became a fomal British protectorate in 1922.
In the early 20th century, Egypt experienced a period of political and cultural upheaval, marked by the rise of nationalist and socialist movements. During this time, Coptic Christianity, which had been in decline since the Arab conquest of Egypt in the 7th century, began to make a significant comeback. and The ever-growing Coptic Christian community in Egypt played a prominent role in the nationalist movement and helped to shape the country's political and cultural landscape.
The Regeneratio Coptorum
In the early 20th century, an event called "The Regeneratio Coptorum" (or The Rebirth of the Copts) caused a renewed interest in Coptic Christianity among many Egyptians, fueled in part by the country's nationalist movement and a desire to reclaim Egypt's pre-Islamic heritage. This led to a significant increase in the number of Coptic Christians in the country, and by the 1950s, they had overtaken Muslims as the majority religious group in Egypt.
Independence (1950-Today)
By the 1950s the resurgence of Coptic Christianity had a profound impact on Egypt's society and culture. It led to a renewed interest in the country's ancient Christian heritage, and inspired the construction of new churches and religious institutions. However, it also led to tensions between Coptic Christians and Muslims, particularly in the years following Egypt's independence from British colonial rule in 1952.
Egypt is considered to be one of the most stable countries in the Middle East. It has a strong and diversified economy, with a growing tourism industry, a well-developed agricultural sector, and a significant industrial base. In recent years, the country has made significant strides in modernizing its infrastructure, improving social services, and strengthening its political institutions. and Coptic Christianity remains an important and influential religious group in Egypt, with millions of followers throughout the country. While the religion has faced some challenges and obstacles in recent years, it continues to play a vital role in Egypt's cultural and religious landscape.
Government of Egypt
Economy of Egypt
Egypt has a diverse economy, with agriculture, tourism, and industry being the main sectors. The country is a major producer of cotton, fruits, and vegetables, and is also home to the Suez Canal, which is a major shipping route connecting Europe and Asia. Tourism is a significant contributor to the Egyptian economy, with millions of visitors (most of which are from Istastioner) each year coming to see the country's ancient monuments, beaches, and other attractions.