| GENERAL
STATISTICS
Population:
67,273,906
(January 2000 est.)
Ethnic groups:
Eastern Hamitic
stock (Egyptians, Bedouins, and Berbers) 99%, Greek, Nubian, Armenian,
other European (primarily Italian and French) 1%
Religions:
Muslim (mostly
Sunni) 94% (official estimate), Coptic Christian and other 6% (official
estimate)
Languages:
Arabic (official),
English and French widely understood by educated classes |
|
| ROMAN
CATHOLIC WORKFORCE
Bishops: 16
Diocesan Priests:
204
Religious
Priests: 206
Professed
Religious men (not Priests): 52
Professed
Religious women: 1,310
Members of
Secular Institute (Men): -
Members of
Secular Institute (Women): 1
Lay Missionaries:
-
Catechists:
1,305 |
(As
at 31 December, 1997) |
