Egypt is a presidential republic and one of Africa's largest economies. The country's economy combines traditional strengths like tourism (pyramids, antiquities) and [[Suez Canal]] revenues with developing sectors in manufacturing, services, and energy production. Key economic sectors include tourism, remittances from abroad, Suez Canal revenue, natural gas exports, and agriculture. Despite significant economic reforms and IMF-supported programs, Egypt faces challenges with high public debt, inflation, foreign currency shortages, and the need to create jobs for its young, growing population. The country maintains its own currency (Egyptian Pound), which has faced several devaluations. While Egypt has made progress in economic reforms and major infrastructure projects, it continues to balance development needs with fiscal constraints and population growth pressures.