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Netherlands
Egypt
Area Comparison
Amsterdam is 14.1x smaller than Cairo
Population Comparison
Amsterdam has 11.0x fewer people than Cairo
Yes — Cairo is 14.1x larger than Amsterdam by area. Cairo spans 3,085 km² (1,191 mi²) while Amsterdam covers 219 km² (85 mi²) — a difference of 2,866 km². You could fit Amsterdam inside Cairo approximately 14 times.
To put Amsterdam's size in perspective, its area of 219 km² is about 1.2x the size of Washington D.C.. Meanwhile, Cairo at 3,085 km² is about 1.2x the size of Luxembourg.
Capital of the Netherlands, known for its canals. Known as "Venice of the North", Amsterdam covers 219 km² with a population of 0.9 million. The city was established in 1275. Amsterdam is known for Canal ring, Rijksmuseum, Anne Frank House, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the GVB (Metro & Tram).
Amsterdam sits 2 meters below sea level and is protected by an elaborate system of dikes and pumping stations
Egypt's capital and the largest city in the Arab world. Often called "The City of a Thousand Minarets", Cairo has an area of 3,085 km² and is home to 10.1 million people. Its history stretches back to 969. Visitors come for Pyramids of Giza, Egyptian Museum, Khan el-Khalili bazaar, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Cairo Metro.
Cairo is the only major city in the world where you can see ancient pyramids from the city center
Looking beyond city limits, the Cairo metropolitan area covers 6,588 km², which is 2.6x larger than greater Amsterdam at 2,580 km². The Cairo metro area is also more populous, with 21.3 million people compared to 2.5 million.
Amsterdam has a population density of 4,201 people per km² — a moderately dense city. Cairo, with 3,274 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Both cities have comparable density, though Amsterdam is slightly more compact.
This comparison spans continents — Amsterdam in Europe versus Cairo in Africa. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Amsterdam has a oceanic climate while Cairo experiences hot desert conditions. Summers are notably different: Cairo averages 29°C compared to 17°C in Amsterdam.
Size Ratio
Amsterdam fits inside Cairo ~14 times
History
Cairo is ~306 years older
The straight-line distance from Amsterdam to Cairo is 3,282 km (2,039 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~4h 22m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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