Egypt is a country in Africa. The capital of Egypt is Cairo. That is a really great city. It is the largest city in Africa. If you visit that city, you will find a very modern place with many cars, businesses, schools and homes.
About 82 million people live in Egypt. They have a rich history. Long ago, Egyptians made it the greatest place in the world. They built pyramids. These very smart people invented ways to farm.
Long ago, Egyptians were wonderful leaders who built great buildings and set up schools. They invented a special way of writing that was called hieroglyphics（象形文字）. They looked like pictures instead of alphabet letters. You will still see hieroglyphics in Egypt today. But they are not used to read and write. They are a part of history.
Egypt has a long history. It has been a leader for a long time. If you read Egypt's history, you will know how great this country has been.
Today most Egyptians live near the banks of the Nile River. This is where the only good land to farm. It's a great place to live in. There are other parts that are difficult to live—they are deserts. So not many people live there. About half of Egypt's residents（当地人） live in cities. Those big cities are in the area of the Nile River. If you go to Cairo, the biggest city, you will find millions of people.
Egypt is a great county. It has a wonderful history. It will have a great future because people are working hard. They are working together to get more jobs and homes.
