Egypt (EG)
Egypt is one of the world's oldest civilisations — the land of the Pharaohs, the Great Pyramids of Giza, and the mighty Nile River.
Capital: Cairo
Region: Africa
Language: Arabic
Currency: EGP (£)
Cost of living: Very affordable (index 22)
Emergency: 123
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Emergency Numbers
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General Emergency
123
Police
122
Fire Brigade
180
Ambulance
123
Domestic Violence
National Council for Women: 16021
Road Assistance
Misr for Life: 08008880088 (toll-free, 24/7 roadside assistance)
How to call emergency services in Egypt
Tourist Police: 126 — specifically for incidents involving tourists or foreigners. Dial 123 for general emergencies; operators may have limited English — state your location clearly. Keep Cairo address written in Arabic on your phone. Private ambulance: 08008880088 (Misr for Life). Major private hospitals have direct emergency lines.