World CapitalsWhat is the capital of Egypt?
Cairo is the capital of Egypt, in Africa.
Cairo's Arabic name, Al-Qahirah, means The Victorious.
Where is Cairo?
Cairo is located at approximately 30.05° N, 31.25° E. The marker shows its position on the world map.
Which capitals are nearby?
These are the nearest capitals in our capital collection. Distances are approximate straight-line distances between capital coordinates, rather than travel routes.
- Jerusalem, Israel 424 km
- East Jerusalem, Palestine 426 km
- Amman, Jordan 494 km
- Beirut, Lebanon 585 km
- Nicosia, Cyprus 602 km