Egypt, known officially as the Arab Republic of Egypt, is located in North Africa and Southwest Asia. The majority of the country is located in northeastern Africa, but its Sinai Peninsula extends out into Southwest Asia, connecting the two continents.gypt is considered part of the Middle East as well as the Arab world, both culturally and politically. The country of Egypt is in the Africa continent and the latitude and longitude for the country are 28.8013° N, 31.1711° E. The neighboring countries of Egypt are: Maritime Boundaries :