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57317a2505b4da19006bd1e0 | What was the criticism of judge Mohammad NAgi Shatata sentence of 188 member of Muslim Brotherhood for assaulting police station? | lack of fair trials, that often last only a few minutes | [
"Egypt\n\nAfter Morsi was ousted by the military, the judiciary system aligned itself with the new government, actively suopporting the repression of Muslim Brotherhood members. This resulted in a sharp increase in mass death sentences that arose criticism from the US president Barack Obama and the General Secretar... |
57317b4d05b4da19006bd1e4 | How much military assistance di US give Egypt in 2015? | US$1.3 billion | [
"Egypt\n\nThe United States provides Egypt with annual military assistance, which in 2015 amounted to US$1.3 billion. In 1989, Egypt was designated as a major non-NATO ally of the United States. Nevertheless, ties between the two countries have partially soured since the July 2013 military coup that deposed Islamis... |
57317b4d05b4da19006bd1e5 | What event soured relations of US and Egypt in 2013? | Egypt's violent crackdown on the Muslim Brotherhood and its supporters | [
"Egypt\n\nThe United States provides Egypt with annual military assistance, which in 2015 amounted to US$1.3 billion. In 1989, Egypt was designated as a major non-NATO ally of the United States. Nevertheless, ties between the two countries have partially soured since the July 2013 military coup that deposed Islamis... |
5731926ca5e9cc1400cdc0df | Equipment from what country is being replaced? | Soviet Union | [
"Egypt\n\nThe Egyptian military has dozens of factories manufacturing weapons as well as consumer goods. The Armed Forces' inventory includes equipment from different countries around the world. Equipment from the former Soviet Union is being progressively replaced by more modern US, French, and British equipment, ... |
5731926ca5e9cc1400cdc0e0 | How many factories does Egyptian military have? | dozens | [
"Egypt\n\nThe Egyptian military has dozens of factories manufacturing weapons as well as consumer goods. The Armed Forces' inventory includes equipment from different countries around the world. Equipment from the former Soviet Union is being progressively replaced by more modern US, French, and British equipment, ... |
5731926ca5e9cc1400cdc0e1 | After Morsi removal, what country has Egypt improved relations with? | Russia | [
"Egypt\n\nThe Egyptian military has dozens of factories manufacturing weapons as well as consumer goods. The Armed Forces' inventory includes equipment from different countries around the world. Equipment from the former Soviet Union is being progressively replaced by more modern US, French, and British equipment, ... |
5731926ca5e9cc1400cdc0e2 | In 2014 what country did Egypt form partnership with? | China | [
"Egypt\n\nThe Egyptian military has dozens of factories manufacturing weapons as well as consumer goods. The Armed Forces' inventory includes equipment from different countries around the world. Equipment from the former Soviet Union is being progressively replaced by more modern US, French, and British equipment, ... |
57319331497a88190024905b | Where is the Arab League headquarters? | Cairo | [
"Egypt\n\nThe permanent headquarters of the Arab League are located in Cairo and the body's secretary general has traditionally been Egyptian. This position is currently held by former foreign minister Nabil el-Araby. The Arab League briefly moved from Egypt to Tunis in 1978 to protest the Egypt-Israel Peace Treaty... |
57319331497a88190024905c | Who is the leader of Arab League? | Nabil el-Araby | [
"Egypt\n\nThe permanent headquarters of the Arab League are located in Cairo and the body's secretary general has traditionally been Egyptian. This position is currently held by former foreign minister Nabil el-Araby. The Arab League briefly moved from Egypt to Tunis in 1978 to protest the Egypt-Israel Peace Treaty... |
57319331497a88190024905d | What 2 Gulf monarchies have pledged billions of dollars to help Egypt overcome recent economic difficulties? | United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia | [
"Egypt\n\nThe permanent headquarters of the Arab League are located in Cairo and the body's secretary general has traditionally been Egyptian. This position is currently held by former foreign minister Nabil el-Araby. The Arab League briefly moved from Egypt to Tunis in 1978 to protest the Egypt-Israel Peace Treaty... |
5731bbf00fdd8d15006c64b5 | What country has Egypt famously had peace with since 1973 treaty? | Israel | [
"Egypt\n\nFollowing the 1973 war and the subsequent peace treaty, Egypt became the first Arab nation to establish diplomatic relations with Israel. Despite that, Israel is still widely considered as a hostile state by the majority of Egyptians. Egypt has played a historical role as a mediator in resolving various d... |
5731bbf00fdd8d15006c64b6 | Is Israel considered a safe state for egyptians? | still widely considered as a hostile | [
"Egypt\n\nFollowing the 1973 war and the subsequent peace treaty, Egypt became the first Arab nation to establish diplomatic relations with Israel. Despite that, Israel is still widely considered as a hostile state by the majority of Egyptians. Egypt has played a historical role as a mediator in resolving various d... |
5731bbf00fdd8d15006c64b7 | What rope has Egypt played in Middle East peace efforts? | mediator | [
"Egypt\n\nFollowing the 1973 war and the subsequent peace treaty, Egypt became the first Arab nation to establish diplomatic relations with Israel. Despite that, Israel is still widely considered as a hostile state by the majority of Egyptians. Egypt has played a historical role as a mediator in resolving various d... |
5731bcdfe17f3d140042235d | What areas of economy is Egypt dependent on? | agriculture, media, petroleum imports, natural gas, and tourism | [
"Egypt\n\nEgypt's economy depends mainly on agriculture, media, petroleum imports, natural gas, and tourism; there are also more than three million Egyptians working abroad, mainly in Saudi Arabia, the Persian Gulf and Europe. The completion of the Aswan High Dam in 1970 and the resultant Lake Nasser have altered t... |
5731bcdfe17f3d140042235e | Where do Egyptians working abroad work mainly? | Saudi Arabia, the Persian Gulf and Europe | [
"Egypt\n\nEgypt's economy depends mainly on agriculture, media, petroleum imports, natural gas, and tourism; there are also more than three million Egyptians working abroad, mainly in Saudi Arabia, the Persian Gulf and Europe. The completion of the Aswan High Dam in 1970 and the resultant Lake Nasser have altered t... |
5731bcdfe17f3d140042235f | What lake reulted from completion of Aswan High Dam? | Lake Nasser | [
"Egypt\n\nEgypt's economy depends mainly on agriculture, media, petroleum imports, natural gas, and tourism; there are also more than three million Egyptians working abroad, mainly in Saudi Arabia, the Persian Gulf and Europe. The completion of the Aswan High Dam in 1970 and the resultant Lake Nasser have altered t... |
5731bcdfe17f3d1400422360 | What year was Aswan High Dam completed? | 1970 | [
"Egypt\n\nEgypt's economy depends mainly on agriculture, media, petroleum imports, natural gas, and tourism; there are also more than three million Egyptians working abroad, mainly in Saudi Arabia, the Persian Gulf and Europe. The completion of the Aswan High Dam in 1970 and the resultant Lake Nasser have altered t... |
5731bee9e17f3d1400422385 | What is Egypts energy market based upon? | coal, oil, natural gas, and hydro power | [
"Egypt\n\nEgypt has a developed energy market based on coal, oil, natural gas, and hydro power. Substantial coal deposits in the northeast Sinai are mined at the rate of about 600,000 tonnes (590,000 long tons; 660,000 short tons) per year. Oil and gas are produced in the western desert regions, the Gulf of Suez, a... |
5731bee9e17f3d1400422386 | How much coal is mine yearly in northeast Sinai? | 600,000 tonnes | [
"Egypt\n\nEgypt has a developed energy market based on coal, oil, natural gas, and hydro power. Substantial coal deposits in the northeast Sinai are mined at the rate of about 600,000 tonnes (590,000 long tons; 660,000 short tons) per year. Oil and gas are produced in the western desert regions, the Gulf of Suez, a... |
5731bee9e17f3d1400422387 | Is Egypt able to sustain just from its own energy production? | has been a net oil importer since 2008 | [
"Egypt\n\nEgypt has a developed energy market based on coal, oil, natural gas, and hydro power. Substantial coal deposits in the northeast Sinai are mined at the rate of about 600,000 tonnes (590,000 long tons; 660,000 short tons) per year. Oil and gas are produced in the western desert regions, the Gulf of Suez, a... |
5731bee9e17f3d1400422388 | What efforts were made in 2013 to maintain sustainability? | cut exports of natural gas and tell major industries to slow output this summer to avoid an energy crisis | [
"Egypt\n\nEgypt has a developed energy market based on coal, oil, natural gas, and hydro power. Substantial coal deposits in the northeast Sinai are mined at the rate of about 600,000 tonnes (590,000 long tons; 660,000 short tons) per year. Oil and gas are produced in the western desert regions, the Gulf of Suez, a... |
5731bfcc0fdd8d15006c64fb | What has been the trend lately in the Egypt economy? | improve considerably | [
"Egypt\n\nEconomic conditions have started to improve considerably, after a period of stagnation, due to the adoption of more liberal economic policies by the government as well as increased revenues from tourism and a booming stock market. In its annual report, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has rated Egypt... |
5731bfcc0fdd8d15006c64fc | What area of business have boomed lately in Egypt? | stock market | [
"Egypt\n\nEconomic conditions have started to improve considerably, after a period of stagnation, due to the adoption of more liberal economic policies by the government as well as increased revenues from tourism and a booming stock market. In its annual report, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has rated Egypt... |
5731bfcc0fdd8d15006c64fd | What was change made to corporate taxes in 2005? | decreased corporate taxes from 40% to the current 20% | [
"Egypt\n\nEconomic conditions have started to improve considerably, after a period of stagnation, due to the adoption of more liberal economic policies by the government as well as increased revenues from tourism and a booming stock market. In its annual report, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has rated Egypt... |
5731bfcc0fdd8d15006c64fe | What ws the overall impact to tax revenue from change of corporate tax rate? | 100% increase in tax revenue by the year 2006 | [
"Egypt\n\nEconomic conditions have started to improve considerably, after a period of stagnation, due to the adoption of more liberal economic policies by the government as well as increased revenues from tourism and a booming stock market. In its annual report, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has rated Egypt... |
5731c223e99e3014001e625c | How much had FDI increased to in 2006? | $6 billion | [
"Egypt\n\nForeign direct investment (FDI) in Egypt increased considerably before the removal of Hosni Mubarak, exceeding $6 billion in 2006, due to economic liberalisation and privatisation measures taken by minister of investment Mahmoud Mohieddin.[citation needed] Since the fall of Hosni Mubarak in 2011, Egypt ha... |
5731c223e99e3014001e625d | Since 2011 direction has Forign direct investment gone? | drastic fall | [
"Egypt\n\nForeign direct investment (FDI) in Egypt increased considerably before the removal of Hosni Mubarak, exceeding $6 billion in 2006, due to economic liberalisation and privatisation measures taken by minister of investment Mahmoud Mohieddin.[citation needed] Since the fall of Hosni Mubarak in 2011, Egypt ha... |
5731c223e99e3014001e625e | What has been the change in foreign exhange reserves since 2011? | 60% drop | [
"Egypt\n\nForeign direct investment (FDI) in Egypt increased considerably before the removal of Hosni Mubarak, exceeding $6 billion in 2006, due to economic liberalisation and privatisation measures taken by minister of investment Mahmoud Mohieddin.[citation needed] Since the fall of Hosni Mubarak in 2011, Egypt ha... |
5731c223e99e3014001e625f | What has been the overall growth of economy since 2011? | 3% drop | [
"Egypt\n\nForeign direct investment (FDI) in Egypt increased considerably before the removal of Hosni Mubarak, exceeding $6 billion in 2006, due to economic liberalisation and privatisation measures taken by minister of investment Mahmoud Mohieddin.[citation needed] Since the fall of Hosni Mubarak in 2011, Egypt ha... |
5731c45ae17f3d14004223a9 | To what extent does wealth reach from affluent down to average population? | limited trickle down | [
"Egypt\n\nAlthough one of the main obstacles still facing the Egyptian economy is the limited trickle down of wealth to the average population, many Egyptians criticise their government for higher prices of basic goods while their standards of living or purchasing power remains relatively stagnant. Corruption is of... |
5731c45ae17f3d14004223aa | Who do Egyptians blame for higher prices, while purchasing power and standard of living are stagnate? | government | [
"Egypt\n\nAlthough one of the main obstacles still facing the Egyptian economy is the limited trickle down of wealth to the average population, many Egyptians criticise their government for higher prices of basic goods while their standards of living or purchasing power remains relatively stagnant. Corruption is of... |
5731c45ae17f3d14004223ab | Where did Egyptian plan to get funds to use for reconstruction of infrastructure? | newly acquired third mobile license ($3 billion) by Etisalat | [
"Egypt\n\nAlthough one of the main obstacles still facing the Egyptian economy is the limited trickle down of wealth to the average population, many Egyptians criticise their government for higher prices of basic goods while their standards of living or purchasing power remains relatively stagnant. Corruption is of... |
5731c45ae17f3d14004223ac | Where did Egypt rank in Corruption perceptions Index in 2013? | 114 out of 177 | [
"Egypt\n\nAlthough one of the main obstacles still facing the Egyptian economy is the limited trickle down of wealth to the average population, many Egyptians criticise their government for higher prices of basic goods while their standards of living or purchasing power remains relatively stagnant. Corruption is of... |
5731ccf7e17f3d1400422413 | What are Egypt's 2 most prominent multinational compnaies? | Orascom Group and Raya Contact Center | [
"Egypt\n\nEgypt's most prominent multinational companies are the Orascom Group and Raya Contact Center. The information technology (IT) sector has expanded rapidly in the past few years, with many start-ups selling outsourcing services to North America and Europe, operating with companies such as Microsoft, Oracle ... |
5731ccf7e17f3d1400422414 | What sector has expanded radiply by selling outsourcing services to North America and Europe? | information technology (IT) | [
"Egypt\n\nEgypt's most prominent multinational companies are the Orascom Group and Raya Contact Center. The information technology (IT) sector has expanded rapidly in the past few years, with many start-ups selling outsourcing services to North America and Europe, operating with companies such as Microsoft, Oracle ... |
5731ccf7e17f3d1400422415 | What has stimulated IT sector? | new Egyptian entrepreneurs with government encouragement | [
"Egypt\n\nEgypt's most prominent multinational companies are the Orascom Group and Raya Contact Center. The information technology (IT) sector has expanded rapidly in the past few years, with many start-ups selling outsourcing services to North America and Europe, operating with companies such as Microsoft, Oracle ... |
5731cf890fdd8d15006c656f | Where are Egyptian beaches situated? | Mediterranean and the Red Sea | [
"Egypt\n\nEgypt has a wide range of beaches situated on the Mediterranean and the Red Sea that extend to over 3,000 km. The Red Sea has serene waters, coloured coral reefs, rare fish and beautiful mountains. The Akba Gulf beaches also provide facilities for practising sea sports. Safaga tops the Red Sea zone with i... |
5731cf890fdd8d15006c6570 | How far do Egyptian beaches extend? | 3,000 km | [
"Egypt\n\nEgypt has a wide range of beaches situated on the Mediterranean and the Red Sea that extend to over 3,000 km. The Red Sea has serene waters, coloured coral reefs, rare fish and beautiful mountains. The Akba Gulf beaches also provide facilities for practising sea sports. Safaga tops the Red Sea zone with i... |
5731cf890fdd8d15006c6571 | What locations on Egypt's northern coast are major tourist destinations for recreational tourism? | Dahab, Ras Sidr, Marsa Alam, Safaga | [
"Egypt\n\nEgypt has a wide range of beaches situated on the Mediterranean and the Red Sea that extend to over 3,000 km. The Red Sea has serene waters, coloured coral reefs, rare fish and beautiful mountains. The Akba Gulf beaches also provide facilities for practising sea sports. Safaga tops the Red Sea zone with i... |
5731cf890fdd8d15006c6572 | What Egypt located body of water is known for its serenity? | Red Sea | [
"Egypt\n\nEgypt has a wide range of beaches situated on the Mediterranean and the Red Sea that extend to over 3,000 km. The Red Sea has serene waters, coloured coral reefs, rare fish and beautiful mountains. The Akba Gulf beaches also provide facilities for practising sea sports. Safaga tops the Red Sea zone with i... |
5731d2a9e99e3014001e6300 | How much oil is Egypt producing in a day? | 691,000 bbl/d | [
"Egypt\n\nEgypt was producing 691,000 bbl/d of oil and 2,141.05 Tcf of natural gas (in 2013), which makes Egypt as the largest oil producer not member of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and the second-largest dry natural gas producer in Africa. In 2013, Egypt was the largest consumer of... |
5731d2a9e99e3014001e6301 | How much natural gas is Egypt producing in a day? | 2,141.05 Tcf | [
"Egypt\n\nEgypt was producing 691,000 bbl/d of oil and 2,141.05 Tcf of natural gas (in 2013), which makes Egypt as the largest oil producer not member of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and the second-largest dry natural gas producer in Africa. In 2013, Egypt was the largest consumer of... |
5731d2a9e99e3014001e6302 | Where does Egypt rank among oil and natural gas sonsumers in Africa? | largest consumer | [
"Egypt\n\nEgypt was producing 691,000 bbl/d of oil and 2,141.05 Tcf of natural gas (in 2013), which makes Egypt as the largest oil producer not member of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and the second-largest dry natural gas producer in Africa. In 2013, Egypt was the largest consumer of... |
5731d2a9e99e3014001e6303 | Where is Egypt planning to build is first nuclear power plant? | El Dabaa city | [
"Egypt\n\nEgypt was producing 691,000 bbl/d of oil and 2,141.05 Tcf of natural gas (in 2013), which makes Egypt as the largest oil producer not member of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and the second-largest dry natural gas producer in Africa. In 2013, Egypt was the largest consumer of... |
5731d33d0fdd8d15006c658b | What is consideredt the most important part of maritime transport in middle east? | The Suez Canal | [
"Egypt\n\nThe Suez Canal is an artificial sea-level waterway in Egypt considered the most important centre of the maritime transport in the Middle East, connecting the Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea. Opened in November 1869 after 10 years of construction work, it allows ship transport between Europe and Asia wit... |
5731d33d0fdd8d15006c658c | Is the Suez Canal natural? | artificial sea-level waterway | [
"Egypt\n\nThe Suez Canal is an artificial sea-level waterway in Egypt considered the most important centre of the maritime transport in the Middle East, connecting the Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea. Opened in November 1869 after 10 years of construction work, it allows ship transport between Europe and Asia wit... |
5731d33d0fdd8d15006c658d | What 2 bodies of water does Suez connect? | Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea | [
"Egypt\n\nThe Suez Canal is an artificial sea-level waterway in Egypt considered the most important centre of the maritime transport in the Middle East, connecting the Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea. Opened in November 1869 after 10 years of construction work, it allows ship transport between Europe and Asia wit... |
5731d33d0fdd8d15006c658e | When was Suez canal completed? | November 1869 | [
"Egypt\n\nThe Suez Canal is an artificial sea-level waterway in Egypt considered the most important centre of the maritime transport in the Middle East, connecting the Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea. Opened in November 1869 after 10 years of construction work, it allows ship transport between Europe and Asia wit... |
5731d3feb9d445190005e593 | How long is Suez canal? | 193.30 km (120.11 mi) | [
"Egypt\n\nThe canal is 193.30 km (120.11 mi) long, 24 m (79 ft) deep and 205 metres (673 ft) wide as of 2010. It consists of the northern access channel of 22 km (14 mi), the canal itself of 162.25 km (100.82 mi) and the southern access channel of 9 km (5.6 mi). The canal is a single lane with passing places in the... |
5731d3feb9d445190005e594 | How deep is Suez canal? | 24 m (79 ft) | [
"Egypt\n\nThe canal is 193.30 km (120.11 mi) long, 24 m (79 ft) deep and 205 metres (673 ft) wide as of 2010. It consists of the northern access channel of 22 km (14 mi), the canal itself of 162.25 km (100.82 mi) and the southern access channel of 9 km (5.6 mi). The canal is a single lane with passing places in the... |
5731d3feb9d445190005e595 | How wide is Suez canal? | 205 metres (673 ft) | [
"Egypt\n\nThe canal is 193.30 km (120.11 mi) long, 24 m (79 ft) deep and 205 metres (673 ft) wide as of 2010. It consists of the northern access channel of 22 km (14 mi), the canal itself of 162.25 km (100.82 mi) and the southern access channel of 9 km (5.6 mi). The canal is a single lane with passing places in the... |
5731d3feb9d445190005e596 | How many locks are contained in Suez Canal? | no locks | [
"Egypt\n\nThe canal is 193.30 km (120.11 mi) long, 24 m (79 ft) deep and 205 metres (673 ft) wide as of 2010. It consists of the northern access channel of 22 km (14 mi), the canal itself of 162.25 km (100.82 mi) and the southern access channel of 9 km (5.6 mi). The canal is a single lane with passing places in the... |
5731d3feb9d445190005e597 | What direction does the canal north of Bitter lakes flow? | north in winter and south in summer | [
"Egypt\n\nThe canal is 193.30 km (120.11 mi) long, 24 m (79 ft) deep and 205 metres (673 ft) wide as of 2010. It consists of the northern access channel of 22 km (14 mi), the canal itself of 162.25 km (100.82 mi) and the southern access channel of 9 km (5.6 mi). The canal is a single lane with passing places in the... |
5731d53d0fdd8d15006c6593 | What basic part of civilization has been characterized by achievement and challenges? | Drinking water supply and sanitation | [
"Egypt\n\nDrinking water supply and sanitation in Egypt is characterised by both achievements and challenges. Among the achievements are an increase of piped water supply between 1990 and 2010 from 89% to 100% in urban areas and from 39% to 93% in rural areas despite rapid population growth, the elimination of open... |
5731d53d0fdd8d15006c6594 | From 1990 to 2010 what was improvement in piped water supply to urban areas? | 89% to 100% | [
"Egypt\n\nDrinking water supply and sanitation in Egypt is characterised by both achievements and challenges. Among the achievements are an increase of piped water supply between 1990 and 2010 from 89% to 100% in urban areas and from 39% to 93% in rural areas despite rapid population growth, the elimination of open... |
5731d53d0fdd8d15006c6595 | From 1990 to 2010 what was improvement in piped water supply to rural areas? | 39% to 93% | [
"Egypt\n\nDrinking water supply and sanitation in Egypt is characterised by both achievements and challenges. Among the achievements are an increase of piped water supply between 1990 and 2010 from 89% to 100% in urban areas and from 39% to 93% in rural areas despite rapid population growth, the elimination of open... |
5731d53d0fdd8d15006c6596 | Currently how much of Egypt's population is connected to sanitary sewers? | 99% | [
"Egypt\n\nDrinking water supply and sanitation in Egypt is characterised by both achievements and challenges. Among the achievements are an increase of piped water supply between 1990 and 2010 from 89% to 100% in urban areas and from 39% to 93% in rural areas despite rapid population growth, the elimination of open... |
5731d666e17f3d1400422485 | Because of low sanitation coverage 17,000 Egyptian children to die each year from what condition? | diarrhoea | [
"Egypt\n\nPartly because of low sanitation coverage about 17,000 children die each year because of diarrhoea. Another challenge is low cost recovery due to water tariffs that are among the lowest in the world. This in turn requires government subsidies even for operating costs, a situation that has been aggravated ... |
5731d666e17f3d1400422486 | Relative to other countries of world how do Egypts's water tariffs compare? | among the lowest in the world | [
"Egypt\n\nPartly because of low sanitation coverage about 17,000 children die each year because of diarrhoea. Another challenge is low cost recovery due to water tariffs that are among the lowest in the world. This in turn requires government subsidies even for operating costs, a situation that has been aggravated ... |
5731d666e17f3d1400422487 | Due to low waer tariffs, what is required to maintain water treatment operation? | government subsidies | [
"Egypt\n\nPartly because of low sanitation coverage about 17,000 children die each year because of diarrhoea. Another challenge is low cost recovery due to water tariffs that are among the lowest in the world. This in turn requires government subsidies even for operating costs, a situation that has been aggravated ... |
5731d976b9d445190005e5b9 | What is the largest ethnic group in Egypt? | Ethnic Egyptians | [
"Egypt\n\nEthnic Egyptians are by far the largest ethnic group in the country, constituting 91% of the total population. Ethnic minorities include the Abazas, Turks, Greeks, Bedouin Arab tribes living in the eastern deserts and the Sinai Peninsula, the Berber-speaking Siwis (Amazigh) of the Siwa Oasis, and the Nubi... |
5731d976b9d445190005e5ba | What are the minorities that live in eastern deserts of Egypt? | Abazas, Turks, Greeks, Bedouin Arab tribes | [
"Egypt\n\nEthnic Egyptians are by far the largest ethnic group in the country, constituting 91% of the total population. Ethnic minorities include the Abazas, Turks, Greeks, Bedouin Arab tribes living in the eastern deserts and the Sinai Peninsula, the Berber-speaking Siwis (Amazigh) of the Siwa Oasis, and the Nubi... |
5731d976b9d445190005e5bb | Where are Dom clans mostly gathered? | Nile Delta and Faiyum | [
"Egypt\n\nEthnic Egyptians are by far the largest ethnic group in the country, constituting 91% of the total population. Ethnic minorities include the Abazas, Turks, Greeks, Bedouin Arab tribes living in the eastern deserts and the Sinai Peninsula, the Berber-speaking Siwis (Amazigh) of the Siwa Oasis, and the Nubi... |
5731daf6b9d445190005e5bf | Approximately how many rufugees and asylum seekers are in Egypt? | between 500,000 and 3 million | [
"Egypt\n\nEgypt also hosts an unknown number of refugees and asylum seekers, estimated to be between 500,000 and 3 million. There are some 70,000 Palestinian refugees, and about 150,000 recently arrived Iraqi refugees, but the number of the largest group, the Sudanese, is contested.[nb 1] The once-vibrant and ancie... |
5731daf6b9d445190005e5c0 | How may Palestinian refugees are in Egypt? | 70,000 | [
"Egypt\n\nEgypt also hosts an unknown number of refugees and asylum seekers, estimated to be between 500,000 and 3 million. There are some 70,000 Palestinian refugees, and about 150,000 recently arrived Iraqi refugees, but the number of the largest group, the Sudanese, is contested.[nb 1] The once-vibrant and ancie... |
5731daf6b9d445190005e5c1 | How many recent Iraqi refugees are in Egypt? | 150,000 | [
"Egypt\n\nEgypt also hosts an unknown number of refugees and asylum seekers, estimated to be between 500,000 and 3 million. There are some 70,000 Palestinian refugees, and about 150,000 recently arrived Iraqi refugees, but the number of the largest group, the Sudanese, is contested.[nb 1] The once-vibrant and ancie... |
5731daf6b9d445190005e5c2 | What cities house several important Jewish archaelogical sites? | Cairo, Alexandria and other cities | [
"Egypt\n\nEgypt also hosts an unknown number of refugees and asylum seekers, estimated to be between 500,000 and 3 million. There are some 70,000 Palestinian refugees, and about 150,000 recently arrived Iraqi refugees, but the number of the largest group, the Sudanese, is contested.[nb 1] The once-vibrant and ancie... |
5731dbb7e17f3d14004224a9 | What is official language of Egypt? | Modern Standard Arabic | [
"Egypt\n\nThe official language of the Republic is Modern Standard Arabic. Arabic was adopted by the Egyptians after the Arab invasion of Egypt. The spoken languages are: Egyptian Arabic (68%), Sa'idi Arabic (29%), Eastern Egyptian Bedawi Arabic (1.6%), Sudanese Arabic (0.6%), Domari (0.3%), Nobiin (0.3%), Beja (0.... |
5731dbb7e17f3d14004224aa | What are main laguages of immigrants? | Greek, Armenian and Italian | [
"Egypt\n\nThe official language of the Republic is Modern Standard Arabic. Arabic was adopted by the Egyptians after the Arab invasion of Egypt. The spoken languages are: Egyptian Arabic (68%), Sa'idi Arabic (29%), Eastern Egyptian Bedawi Arabic (1.6%), Sudanese Arabic (0.6%), Domari (0.3%), Nobiin (0.3%), Beja (0.... |
5731dbb7e17f3d14004224ab | In the 19th century, what city of Egypt was a large community of Italian Egyptians? | Alexandria | [
"Egypt\n\nThe official language of the Republic is Modern Standard Arabic. Arabic was adopted by the Egyptians after the Arab invasion of Egypt. The spoken languages are: Egyptian Arabic (68%), Sa'idi Arabic (29%), Eastern Egyptian Bedawi Arabic (1.6%), Sudanese Arabic (0.6%), Domari (0.3%), Nobiin (0.3%), Beja (0.... |
5731dbb7e17f3d14004224ac | What are the three most spoken languages in Egypt? | Egyptian Arabic (68%), Sa'idi Arabic (29%), Eastern Egyptian Bedawi Arabic (1.6%) | [
"Egypt\n\nThe official language of the Republic is Modern Standard Arabic. Arabic was adopted by the Egyptians after the Arab invasion of Egypt. The spoken languages are: Egyptian Arabic (68%), Sa'idi Arabic (29%), Eastern Egyptian Bedawi Arabic (1.6%), Sudanese Arabic (0.6%), Domari (0.3%), Nobiin (0.3%), Beja (0.... |
5731dd79b9d445190005e5d1 | Prior to 7th century, what was primary religion of Egypt? | Christian | [
"Egypt\n\nAlthough Egypt was a majority Christian country before the 7th Century, after Islam arrived, the country was slowly Islamified to become a majority Muslim country. Egypt emerged as a centre of politics and culture in the Muslim world. Under Anwar Sadat, Islam became the official state religion and Sharia ... |
5731dd79b9d445190005e5d2 | What became the main source of law with increasing Islamic influence in Egypt? | Sharia | [
"Egypt\n\nAlthough Egypt was a majority Christian country before the 7th Century, after Islam arrived, the country was slowly Islamified to become a majority Muslim country. Egypt emerged as a centre of politics and culture in the Muslim world. Under Anwar Sadat, Islam became the official state religion and Sharia ... |
5731dd79b9d445190005e5d3 | Under what leader did Islam become official religion of Egypt? | Anwar Sadat | [
"Egypt\n\nAlthough Egypt was a majority Christian country before the 7th Century, after Islam arrived, the country was slowly Islamified to become a majority Muslim country. Egypt emerged as a centre of politics and culture in the Muslim world. Under Anwar Sadat, Islam became the official state religion and Sharia ... |
5731dfa30fdd8d15006c65df | What church do 90% of Christian minority in Egypt belong? | Coptic Orthodox Church | [
"Egypt\n\nOf the Christian minority in Egypt over 90% belong to the native Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria, an Oriental Orthodox Christian Church. Other native Egyptian Christians are adherents of the Coptic Catholic Church, the Evangelical Church of Egypt and various other Protestant denominations. Non-native... |
5731dfa30fdd8d15006c65e0 | Where are other Non-native Christian communities found? | urban regions of Cairo and Alexandria | [
"Egypt\n\nOf the Christian minority in Egypt over 90% belong to the native Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria, an Oriental Orthodox Christian Church. Other native Egyptian Christians are adherents of the Coptic Catholic Church, the Evangelical Church of Egypt and various other Protestant denominations. Non-native... |
5731dfa30fdd8d15006c65e1 | What do Syro-Lebanese belong to? | Greek Catholic, Greek Orthodox, and Maronite Catholic denominations | [
"Egypt\n\nOf the Christian minority in Egypt over 90% belong to the native Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria, an Oriental Orthodox Christian Church. Other native Egyptian Christians are adherents of the Coptic Catholic Church, the Evangelical Church of Egypt and various other Protestant denominations. Non-native... |
5731e07b0fdd8d15006c65e5 | What 3 religions does Egypt recognise? | Islam, Christianity, and Judaism | [
"Egypt\n\nEgypt recognises only three religions: Islam, Christianity, and Judaism. Other faiths and minority Muslim sects practised by Egyptians, such as the small Bahá'í and Ahmadi community, are not recognised by the state and face persecution since they are labelled as far right groups that threaten Egypt's nati... |
5731e07b0fdd8d15006c65e6 | What recognition do Baha'i and Hmadi community get from Egyptian government? | are not recognised by the state | [
"Egypt\n\nEgypt recognises only three religions: Islam, Christianity, and Judaism. Other faiths and minority Muslim sects practised by Egyptians, such as the small Bahá'í and Ahmadi community, are not recognised by the state and face persecution since they are labelled as far right groups that threaten Egypt's nati... |
5731e07b0fdd8d15006c65e7 | Until what year did some minorities need to lie about religion or not get mandatory state issued ID? | 2008 | [
"Egypt\n\nEgypt recognises only three religions: Islam, Christianity, and Judaism. Other faiths and minority Muslim sects practised by Egyptians, such as the small Bahá'í and Ahmadi community, are not recognised by the state and face persecution since they are labelled as far right groups that threaten Egypt's nati... |
5731e1dce17f3d14004224f5 | What color was frequently used in Egyptian designs? | Egyptian blue | [
"Egypt\n\nThe Egyptians were one of the first major civilisations to codify design elements in art and architecture. Egyptian blue, also known as calcium copper silicate is a pigment used by Egyptians for thousands of years. It is considered to be the first synthetic pigment. The wall paintings done in the service ... |
5731e1dce17f3d14004224f6 | What art required adherence to rigid code? | wall paintings done in the service of the Pharaohs | [
"Egypt\n\nThe Egyptians were one of the first major civilisations to codify design elements in art and architecture. Egyptian blue, also known as calcium copper silicate is a pigment used by Egyptians for thousands of years. It is considered to be the first synthetic pigment. The wall paintings done in the service ... |
5731e1dce17f3d14004224f7 | What is the main performing arts venue in Egyptian capital? | The Cairo Opera House | [
"Egypt\n\nThe Egyptians were one of the first major civilisations to codify design elements in art and architecture. Egyptian blue, also known as calcium copper silicate is a pigment used by Egyptians for thousands of years. It is considered to be the first synthetic pigment. The wall paintings done in the service ... |
5731e1dce17f3d14004224f8 | Who designed the Pyramid of Djoser? | Imhotep | [
"Egypt\n\nThe Egyptians were one of the first major civilisations to codify design elements in art and architecture. Egyptian blue, also known as calcium copper silicate is a pigment used by Egyptians for thousands of years. It is considered to be the first synthetic pigment. The wall paintings done in the service ... |
5731e314e17f3d14004224fd | Who was the first to develop literature? | Egyptians | [
"Egypt\n\nEgyptian literature traces its beginnings to ancient Egypt and is some of the earliest known literature. Indeed, the Egyptians were the first culture to develop literature as we know it today, that is, the book. It is an important cultural element in the life of Egypt. Egyptian novelists and poets were am... |
5731e314e17f3d14004224fe | What syles did writers in Arabic literature experiment with first? | modern styles | [
"Egypt\n\nEgyptian literature traces its beginnings to ancient Egypt and is some of the earliest known literature. Indeed, the Egyptians were the first culture to develop literature as we know it today, that is, the book. It is an important cultural element in the life of Egypt. Egyptian novelists and poets were am... |
5731e314e17f3d14004224ff | What was the first modern Egyptian novel? | Zaynab | [
"Egypt\n\nEgyptian literature traces its beginnings to ancient Egypt and is some of the earliest known literature. Indeed, the Egyptians were the first culture to develop literature as we know it today, that is, the book. It is an important cultural element in the life of Egypt. Egyptian novelists and poets were am... |
5731e314e17f3d1400422500 | When was Munammad Huayn Haykal's first modern novel published? | 1913 | [
"Egypt\n\nEgyptian literature traces its beginnings to ancient Egypt and is some of the earliest known literature. Indeed, the Egyptians were the first culture to develop literature as we know it today, that is, the book. It is an important cultural element in the life of Egypt. Egyptian novelists and poets were am... |
5731e624e17f3d1400422519 | In what year was Studio Misr founded? | 1936 | [
"Egypt\n\nEgyptian cinema became a regional force with the coming of sound. In 1936, Studio Misr, financed by industrialist Talaat Harb, emerged as the leading Egyptian studio, a role the company retained for three decades. For over 100 years, more than 4000 films have been produced in Egypt, three quarters of the ... |
5731e624e17f3d140042251a | Who financed Studio Misr? | Talaat Harb | [
"Egypt\n\nEgyptian cinema became a regional force with the coming of sound. In 1936, Studio Misr, financed by industrialist Talaat Harb, emerged as the leading Egyptian studio, a role the company retained for three decades. For over 100 years, more than 4000 films have been produced in Egypt, three quarters of the ... |
5731e624e17f3d140042251b | In more that 100 years how many films have been produced in Egypt? | 4000 films | [
"Egypt\n\nEgyptian cinema became a regional force with the coming of sound. In 1936, Studio Misr, financed by industrialist Talaat Harb, emerged as the leading Egyptian studio, a role the company retained for three decades. For over 100 years, more than 4000 films have been produced in Egypt, three quarters of the ... |
5731e624e17f3d140042251c | What share of Arab productions have come from Egypt? | three quarters | [
"Egypt\n\nEgyptian cinema became a regional force with the coming of sound. In 1936, Studio Misr, financed by industrialist Talaat Harb, emerged as the leading Egyptian studio, a role the company retained for three decades. For over 100 years, more than 4000 films have been produced in Egypt, three quarters of the ... |
5731e810e17f3d1400422535 | What elements mix for Egyptian music? | indigenous, Mediterranean, African and Western | [
"Egypt\n\nEgyptian music is a rich mixture of indigenous, Mediterranean, African and Western elements. It has been an integral part of Egyptian culture since antiquity. The ancient Egyptians credited one of their gods Hathor with the invention of music, which Osiris in turn used as part of his effort to civilise th... |
5731e810e17f3d1400422536 | Who is credited with invention of music by ancient Egyptians? | Hathor | [
"Egypt\n\nEgyptian music is a rich mixture of indigenous, Mediterranean, African and Western elements. It has been an integral part of Egyptian culture since antiquity. The ancient Egyptians credited one of their gods Hathor with the invention of music, which Osiris in turn used as part of his effort to civilise th... |
5731e810e17f3d1400422537 | What artist are considered the golden age of Egyptian music? | Abdu El Hamouli, Almaz and Mahmoud Osman, who influenced the later work of Sayed Darwish, Umm Kulthum, Mohammed Abdel Wahab and Abdel Halim Hafez | [
"Egypt\n\nEgyptian music is a rich mixture of indigenous, Mediterranean, African and Western elements. It has been an integral part of Egyptian culture since antiquity. The ancient Egyptians credited one of their gods Hathor with the invention of music, which Osiris in turn used as part of his effort to civilise th... |
5731e810e17f3d1400422538 | What is more contemporary Egyptian Pop Singer? | Amr Diab and Mohamed Mounir | [
"Egypt\n\nEgyptian music is a rich mixture of indigenous, Mediterranean, African and Western elements. It has been an integral part of Egyptian culture since antiquity. The ancient Egyptians credited one of their gods Hathor with the invention of music, which Osiris in turn used as part of his effort to civilise th... |
5731e8aae99e3014001e63c8 | What is the oldest era in Egypt? | prehistoric | [
"Egypt\n\nEgypt has one of the oldest civilisations in the world. It has been in contact with many other civilisations and nations and has been through so many eras, starting from prehistoric age to the modern age, passing through so many ages such as; Pharonic, Roman, Greek, Islamic and many other ages. Because of... |
5731e8aae99e3014001e63c9 | What are some examples of Ages in Egypt? | Pharonic, Roman, Greek, Islamic | [
"Egypt\n\nEgypt has one of the oldest civilisations in the world. It has been in contact with many other civilisations and nations and has been through so many eras, starting from prehistoric age to the modern age, passing through so many ages such as; Pharonic, Roman, Greek, Islamic and many other ages. Because of... |
5731e8aae99e3014001e63ca | How many museums are found in Egypt? | at least 60 | [
"Egypt\n\nEgypt has one of the oldest civilisations in the world. It has been in contact with many other civilisations and nations and has been through so many eras, starting from prehistoric age to the modern age, passing through so many ages such as; Pharonic, Roman, Greek, Islamic and many other ages. Because of... |
5731e9a50fdd8d15006c664b | What is koshari? | mixture of rice, lentils, and macaroni | [
"Egypt\n\nSome consider koshari (a mixture of rice, lentils, and macaroni) to be the national dish. Fried onions can be also added to koshari. In addition, ful medames (mashed fava beans) is one of the most popular dishes. Fava bean is also used in making falafel (also known as \"ta'meyya\"), which may have origina... |
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