Egypt is a transcontinental country, spanning Northern Africa, the Sinai Peninsula and Southwest Asia and is bordered by the Mediterranean and Red Seas. It is one of the most heavily populated countries in Africa, with over an estimated 79 million people. Most of these people live near the Nile River and other urban areas such as Cairo and Alexandria. Egypt has some of the most famous and ancient monuments and ruins in the world. Many students choose to study abroad here every year, experiencing Egypt's historic culture.