a republic in northeastern Africa known as the United Arab Republic until 1971; site of an ancient civilization that flourished from 2600 to 30 BC
"Visitors travel to Egypt to explore the ruins of its ancient civilization and learn about its history as a republic in northeastern Africa."
an ancient empire to the west of Israel; centered on the Nile River and ruled by a Pharaoh; figured in many events described in the Old Testament
"The biblical narrative often depicts Egypt as the powerful nation where Moses was born before leading the Israelites out of slavery."
A country in North Africa. Official name: Arab Republic of Egypt.
"The pyramids are located in Egypt, a country in North Africa whose official name is the Arab Republic of Egypt."
The name Egypt comes from Ancient Greek, which borrowed it from the ancient Egyptian phrase ḥwt-kꜣ-ptḥ. This original term literally means "the temple of the ka of Ptah," referring to a specific temple in Memphis.