Spatial reference systems

Different coordinate systems are historically being used for Egypt.

The most common are:

• Geographical coordinate system Egypt 1907 (EPSG:4229)
• Projected coordinate system:
  • Egypt 1907 / Red Belt (EPSG:22992)
  • ED50 / UTM zone 36N (EPSG:23036)
  • WGS 84 / UTM zone 36N (EPSG:32636)
• For the westernmost desert area the following projected systems might be used:
  • Egypt 1907 / Purple Belt (EPSG:22993)
  • ED50 / UTM zone 35N (EPSG:23035)
  • WGS 84 / UTM zone 35N (EPSG:32635)