Arabic speaking countries - quick facts
Arabic speaking countries have a combined population of about 270 million. The following quick facts are for some of the main Arabic speaking countries;
Algeria
| Population: 33.9 million (UN 2007) | Capital: Algiers |
| Area: 2.4 million sq Km | Major languages: Arabic, French & Berber |
| Major religions: Islam | Life expectancy: Men 71 years, women 74 years (UN) |
| Monetary unit: Dinar | GNI per capita: US$ 2,730 (World Bank 2006) |
| Internet domain: .dz | International dialing code: +213 |
Egypt
| Population: 75.5 million (UN 2007) | Capital: Cairo |
| Area: 1 million sq Km | Major languages: Arabic |
| Major religions: Islam | Life expectancy: Men 69 years, women 74 years (UN) |
| Monetary unit: Egyptian Pound | GNI per capita: US$ 1,250 (World Bank 2006) |
| Internet domain: .eg | International dialing code: +20 |
Morocco
| Population: 31.2 million (UN 2007) | Capital: Rabat |
| Area: 710,850 sq Km | Major languages: Arabic (official), French & Berber |
| Major religions: Islam | Life expectancy: Men 69 years, women 73 years (UN) |
| Monetary unit: Dirham | GNI per capita: US$ 1,730 (World Bank 2006) |
| Internet domain: .ma | International dialing code: +212 |
Saudi Arabia
| Population: 24.7 million (UN 2007) | Capital: Riyadh |
| Area: 2.24 million sq Km | Major languages: Arabic |
| Major religions: Islam | Life expectancy: Men 71 years, women 75 years (UN) |
| Monetary unit: Riyal | GNI per capita: US$ 11,770 (World Bank 2006) |
| Internet domain: .sa | International dialing code: +966 |
