On this day, 69 years ago, May 30, 1956 (April 21, 1956 in the lunar calendar), my country established diplomatic relations with Egypt. Pyramid Egypt's full name is the Arab Republic of Egypt. The land spans both Asia and Africa, most of which is located in northeastern Africa, and only a small part of the Sinai Peninsula is located in Asia. It covers an area of more than 1 million square kilometers. The population was 58.31 million (1992), 87% were Arab and approximately 11.8% were Copts. The official language is Arabic. Most believe in Islam. The capital, Cairo. Agriculture plays an important role in the national economy, with more than half of the population engaged in agriculture. It mainly produces cotton, wheat, rice, sorghum, corn, sugar cane, flax, peanuts, fruits and vegetables. Industries mainly include textiles, food processing, petroleum, chemicals, steel, electricity, etc. Per capita GDP is US$600 (1992). Currency name Egyptian Pound. It mainly exports crude oil, petroleum products, cotton, etc., and imports machinery, transportation equipment, grain, vegetables, etc. Convenient transportation. The Nile River is navigable, and the Suez Canal connects the three continents of Asia, Europe and Africa. The main ports are Alexandria, Suez, etc. There are 5 international airports, and Cairo Airport is an important international airport. One of the four major ancient civilizations in the world. A unified country of slavery appeared in 3200 BC. It was conquered by the Assyrian, Persian and Roman empires in the 7th and 1st centuries BC. It was incorporated into the Arab Empire in 640 AD. It became a province of the Ottoman Empire in 1517. In 1914, it became a British protectorate. In 1922, Britain conditionally recognized Egypt as an independent kingdom. On July 23, 1952 (National Day), the Farouk Dynasty was overthrown, and the Republic of Egypt was established on June 18, 1953. In 1958, it merged with Syria to form the United Arab Republic. In 1961, the Arab League disintegrated. The name was changed to the current name in September 1971. On May 30, 1956, diplomatic relations were established with China. Islamic buildings on the streets of Cairo The minarets of the ancient Egyptian civilization Cairo Mosque, Cairo is known as the "City Thousand Minarets" Night view of the Library of Alexandria, and the night view of the Nile River The charming pyramids and Sphinx are regarded as symbols of Egypt. Color of the white desert Deheshur Pyramid Gusa Camel Riding Cairo Night view Persigam Hot Spring Harij Oasis Roman fortress Tutankhamun Burial mask Siva Oasis Panorama of Alexandria