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According to thereligionfaqs, Egypt is a predominantly Muslim nation, with around 90% of the population identifying as Sunni Muslim. Islam has been present in Egypt since the 7th century when Arab armies conquered the region and spread the faith. Other religious denominations present in Egypt include Coptic Christianity, Protestantism, and other smaller denominations. The Coptic Christian community in Egypt dates back to ancient times when Christianity was first introduced to the region by St Mark. Other religions present in Egypt include Judaism, Sikhism, Buddhism, and Baha’i Faith. Judaism was first introduced to Egypt during ancient times but is now practiced by a small minority of Egyptians. Sikhism was first introduced to Egypt by Indian immigrants who arrived during colonial rule while Buddhism was first introduced to Egypt by Asian immigrants who arrived during the 20th century. Baha’i Faith is practiced by a small but growing minority in the country due to its emphasis on peace and tolerance among all people. Despite religious diversity in Egypt, it still maintains strong ties to its Islamic roots and is known for its respect for religious freedom and tolerance of all religions. The Constitution of Egypt guarantees freedom of religion and prohibits discrimination on religious grounds. In 2011, Egypt was a North African nation located on the Mediterranean Sea. It had a population of around 82 million people and an area of 1,001,450 square kilometers. The official language was Arabic but there were also many other languages spoken throughout the country. In 2011, Egypt’s economy was largely based on agriculture, which accounted for around 15% of GDP and 25% of exports. Other important economic activities included oil production (11%), manufacturing (10%), services (56%), and tourism (8%). The country’s GDP per capita was estimated at around $3,800 USD and its unemployment rate at 11%. Despite these successes there were still major challenges facing Egypt in 2011 such as poverty; income inequality; inadequate infrastructure; environmental degradation due to pollution and deforestation; aging population; high birth rate; high mortality rate among children under five years old; low literacy rates particularly among rural populations; inadequate access to healthcare services; and high crime rates due to drugs, human trafficking, and terrorism. To address these issues government initiatives such as increased investment in public infrastructure, improved access to finance for small businesses, increased focus on sustainable development practices through conservation efforts, free trade agreements with other countries, and environmental protection laws had been implemented throughout the country. These efforts had led to positive changes such as improved living standards for many families while also preserving Egypt’s rich cultural heritage. Check physicscat for Egypt in 2013.