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Egypt

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1. Egypt - Noun

2. Egypt - Proper noun

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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

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

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1768–1826 The early 19th-century editions of Encyclopædia Britannica included influential, original research such as Thomas Young's article on Egypt, which included the translation of the hieroglyphs on the Rosetta Stone (pictured). Source: Internet

Abu Qura originally brought the Brotherhood to Jordan from Egypt after extensive study and spread of the teachings of Imam Hasan al-Banna. Source: Internet

According to him, three of the girls were on Emirates airline to Dubai while four were aboard Egypt airline to Cairo and Oman. Source: Internet

A day a fter arriving in Egypt, Zaki popped up in a prosecutor’s office in his home city of Mansoura, some 130 kilometers (80 miles) north of Cairo, facing accusations of spreading fake news and calling for unauthorized protests. Source: Internet

According to Egypt's Human Development Report 2008, despite representing approximately 5% of GDP, remittances provided the initial capital for only 1.4% of newly established small and medium enterprises in Egypt in 2003-2004. Source: Internet

According to al-Libi, in Egypt he was locked in a tiny box less than 20 inches high and held for 17 hours and after being let out he was thrown to the floor and punched for 15 minutes. Source: Internet

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