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Parliament of Egypt

Imagine a giant building where important grown-ups make Egypt's rules! It's called Parliament!

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British police arrest Egyptians staging a protest die-in, blocking Downing Street, during Sisi's visit to London.

British police arrest Egyptians staging a protest die-in, blocking Downing Street, during Sisi's visit to London.

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WSIS Forum 2013 - Ministerial Round Table
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Key Facts

Location
New Administrative Capital, Egypt.
Number of Seats
596 seats.
Largest in
The Arab world.
Fun Fact
It's the seventh-largest legislative chamber in the world!

Where the Rule-Makers Meet!

The Parliament of Egypt is a super important building where people gather to make decisions for their country. It's located in a brand new city called the New Administrative Capital. Think of it like the main office where all the big ideas for Egypt are discussed and decided. This place is where laws are made, like rules for playing games or going to school, but for the whole country!

Lots and Lots of People!

Inside the Parliament, there are 596 seats! That's a lot of chairs for a lot of people. Some people are chosen by voters, like when you vote for class president. Others are picked by the president, and some seats are saved for young people, women, and people of different religions. It's like a big team working together to help Egypt.

Super Powers of Parliament!

The Parliament has some amazing powers! They get to decide the country's big plans, like how to spend money on schools and roads. They also watch over the government to make sure everyone is doing their job right. If something is really wrong, they can even vote to change the president or the prime minister. It's like being the ultimate referees for the country!

A Giant Among Buildings!

The Parliament of Egypt is one of the biggest meeting places for lawmakers in the whole world! It's even bigger than many other countries' Parliaments. It's the largest one in the Arab world, which means it's a really big deal. Imagine a building so big it could fit hundreds of classrooms inside โ€“ that's how important this place is!

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