Cairo is the current capital and largest city of Egypt.

Cairo holds the distinction of being the official capital of the Arab Republic of Egypt. Its foundational roots trace back to the 10th century, though the area has been continuously inhabited for far longer. Today, it is not merely the political center, housing governmental institutions, presidential palaces, and foreign embassies, but also the economic and cultural nucleus of the nation. Its sheer size, both in terms of population and geographic spread, designates it as a primary hub for commerce, education, and art within Egypt and the broader Middle East.