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The Arab Fund for Economic and Social Development (AFESD) promotes economic and social growth across 21 Arab states through project financing and technical assistance. Established in 1968, it supports regional integration and sustainability. For a detailed description, click on the article title.
Basin irrigation, used in ancient Egypt, harnessed Nile floodwaters to fertilize and hydrate fields, sustaining agriculture in arid regions. For a detailed description, click on the article title.
The Black Sea Economic Cooperation (BSEC) fosters economic collaboration and stability among 13 member states, focusing on trade, transport, energy, and sustainability. For a detailed description, click on the article title.
The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) promotes trade, human rights, and peace across 21 member states. It plays a crucial role in fostering economic integration and regional stability. For a detailed description, click on the article title.
The Community of Democracies (CD), established in 2000, promotes and upholds democratic principles through cooperation among its member states. It focuses on free elections, the rule of law, and civil society empowerment. For a detailed description, click on the article title.
Location: North Africa Official name: Arab Republic of Egypt Formation (date of independence / date current borders were established): 1936 / 1982 Capital city: Cairo Population: 84.5 million / 220 people per sq mile (85 people per sq km) Total land area: 386,660 square miles (1,001,450 square km) Language(s) spoken: Arabic (official language), French, English, …
The EBRD, launched in 1990, drives market economies across 15M sq km, blending privatization with green growth in 38 nations. For a detailed description, click on the article title.
The Group of 15 (G-15), founded in 1989, unites developing nations to promote economic cooperation and act as a political voice within the Non-Aligned Movement. For a detailed description, click on the article title.
The Group of 24 (G-24), established in 1989, represents developing nations in global financial discussions to promote equitable policies and fair international representation. For a detailed description, click on the article title.
The Group of 77 (G-77), formed in 1964, unites developing countries to promote economic cooperation, equitable trade, and collective negotiation in global forums. For a detailed description, click on the article title.
The Indian Ocean is the no. 3rd contiguous open water surface on earth. It has a huge, 26,469,500 square mile (68,556,000 square km) area and 13,002 square feet (3,963 square meters) average depth. The Indian Ocean’s greatest known depth is 24,46 feet (7,455 meters), which can be found at Sunda Trench.
The territories that were captured by Israel in the 1967 War.
Population estimates from the US Bureau of the Census are based on statistics from population censuses, vital statistics registration systems, or sample surveys about the recent past and assumptions about future trends.