Egypt, located in Northern Africa, is one of the fastest growing countries in its area. Its population is one of the largest in Africa and is the fifteenth largest in the entire world. Most people in this country live near river banks. Most of Egypt's territory, which includes areas consisting of the Sahara Desert, is sparsely inhabited due to its climate and living conditions. More than half of Egypt's citizens live in densely populated urban areas, scattered across parts of Cairo, Alexandria and other large cities on the Nile Delta. The Egyptian political system refers to rules, regulations, practices, political structure and basic laws. which show how government works, its state power, and the relationship between state and society (Chapin). Egypt is a democratic country. In the 1990s there was a rise in the Islamic religion, causing nationwide riots and problems. This was partly because Egyptian government officials had imperial powers over the country. Since then, Egypt's position on the scale of democratic progress has improved. The religion practiced by most of Egypt is Muslim. Over 90% of Egypt practices this religion. Coptic Christians represent 9% of the Egyptian religion, while the remaining 1% is dominated by other Christian groups and religions. Poverty is one of the biggest problems in Egypt. In the government's fifth social plan (FY03-FY08), the fight against poverty is one of the main objectives. Government officials intend to improve these poverty rates by improving reading and literacy rates and increasing education and employment. The growth of slums and ghettos has increased in Egypt. Many residents of Egypt live in urban areas, about… middle of paper… struggling for further economic growth. Egypt's economy and market are largely dependent on petrochemical exports to European countries such as the United Kingdom and France. . Egypt is also largely dependent on revenue from tourism. Egypt has a long history of trading with other African countries, EU members and other Middle Eastern countries. Egypt participates in the Arab League and its most common trading partners are the United Kingdom, Saudi Arabia, the Netherlands and South Africa. In conclusion, the Egyptian government and citizenry are rapidly growing and improving. As government and economic reforms continue, along with social and political changes, Egypt is on its way to becoming one of the most stable and widely used trading partners in the world. Although there have been many social and political problems in the past, the country and the Egyptian citizenry will continue to grow healthily.