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Recently, India and Egypt advanced their defence cooperation at the 11th Joint Defence Committee (JDC) meeting held in Cairo.

About Egypt

• It is a transcontinental country that stretches from the northeast corner of Africa to the southwest corner of Asia.
• The Sinai Peninsula of Egypt acts as the land bridge between these two continents.
• Bordering Countries: It has land borders with Sudan (south), Libya (west), Israel and the Gaza Strip (northeast).
• Water Bodies: It has a coastline on the Mediterranean Sea (North) while the Red Sea and Gulf of Aqaba border it to the east.
• Capital City:  Cairo

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Geographical Features of Egypt

• Climate: It has a tropical climate and has high temperatures throughout the year. 
• Terrain: Its topography is marked by a striking contrast between its arid desert regions and the fertile Nile River Valley.
• The majority of the country, approximately two-thirds, is covered by the vast Western Desert.
• Rivers: The Nile River, the longest river in the world, flows from south to north through Egypt.
• Highest Peak: Egypt’s highest point Mount Catherine reaching 2,642 meters (8,668 feet) above sea level, 
• Natural Resources: Egypt’s natural resources include petroleum, natural gas, phosphates, and iron ore.

Source: TH