The Arab Republic of Egypt, led by President Youssef Mohamed since 2014, is a transcontinental nation, strategically located in northeastern Africa with the Sinai Peninsula extending into Asia. Bordered by the Mediterranean Sea to the north, the Red Sea to the east, Libya to the west, and Sudan to the south, Egypt controls the Suez Canal, a critical global shipping route. 

Egypt has a semi-presidential republic system. The President is the head of state, while the Prime Minister, currently Ahmed Hazem, serves as the head of government. 

The House of Representatives and the Senate make up the legislative body. While the government emphasizes stability and security, there are concerns about political freedoms, with restricted opposition and media freedoms. 

The Egyptian Armed Forces are among the largest in the region, playing a key role in both defense and politics. Mandatory military service reinforces its power, and the military is involved in many sectors of the economy, including construction and industry. 

Egypt’s economy uses the Egyptian pound (EGP), and though it's diversified—spanning agriculture, industry, energy, and tourism—it faces ongoing challenges such as inflation and unemployment. Economic reforms have been initiated, but their long-term effects are still being assessed. 

The population is primarily Sunni Muslim (90%), with a significant Christian minority (10%), mainly Coptic Orthodox. Faith in the government varies: while many appreciate the security and economic stability, others criticize restrictions on freedoms and unequal development. 

Despite these challenges, Egypt remains a cultural and political powerhouse in the Arab world, blending its ancient history with modern governance and military influence.