Egypt

Egypt is located in northeastern Africa between Libya and the Gaza Strip and north of Sudan. It borders the Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea and includes the Sinai Peninsula that connects Africa and Asia. Egypt is the most populous country in the Arab world, one of the most densely populated countries in the Arab world, and the third most populous country in Africa with a population of more than 100 million. This entry provides an overview of the media landscape in Egypt, including print and online media as well as television and film, and explores press freedom and challenges faced by journalists.