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Egypt
Russia
Area Comparison
Cairo is 1.2x larger than Moscow
Population Comparison
Cairo has 1.2x fewer people than Moscow
Cairo is significantly larger, covering 1.2 times the area of Moscow. Cairo spans 3,085 km² (1,191 mi²) while Moscow covers 2,511 km² (970 mi²) — a difference of 574 km².
To put Cairo's size in perspective, its area of 3,085 km² is about 1.2x the size of Luxembourg. Meanwhile, Moscow at 2,511 km² is roughly the same size as Luxembourg.
Egypt's capital and the largest city in the Arab world. Known as "The City of a Thousand Minarets", Cairo covers 3,085 km² with a population of 10.1 million. The city was established in 969. Cairo is known for Pyramids of Giza, Egyptian Museum, Khan el-Khalili bazaar, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the Cairo Metro.
Cairo is the only major city in the world where you can see ancient pyramids from the city center
Russia's capital and largest city. Often called "The Third Rome", Moscow has an area of 2,511 km² and is home to 12.5 million people. Its history stretches back to 1147. Visitors come for The Kremlin, Red Square, Saint Basil's Cathedral, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Moscow Metro.
Moscow's metro stations are considered some of the most beautiful in the world, often called 'underground palaces'
Looking beyond city limits, the Cairo metropolitan area covers 6,588 km², which is 1.1x larger than greater Moscow at 5,891 km². The Cairo metro area is also more populous, with 21.3 million people compared to 17.1 million.
Cairo has a population density of 3,274 people per km² — a moderately dense city. Moscow, with 4,994 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Moscow is noticeably denser, packing 1.5 times more people per square kilometer.
This comparison spans continents — Cairo in Africa versus Moscow in Europe. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Cairo has a hot desert climate while Moscow experiences humid continental conditions. Winters differ dramatically: Cairo stays around 14°C while Moscow drops to -8°C.
Density Gap
Moscow is 1.5x more densely populated
History
Cairo is ~178 years older
The straight-line distance from Cairo to Moscow is 2,903 km (1,804 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~3h 55m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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