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Key Facts
Climate
desert; hot, dry summers with moderate winters
Coastline
2,450 km
Government type
presidential republic
Natural resources
petroleum, natural gas, iron ore, phosphates, manganese, limestone, gypsum, talc, asbestos, lead, rare earth elements, zinc
Terrain
vast desert plateau interrupted by Nile valley and delta