North-eastern Africa, bordering the Red Sea, between Egypt and Eritrea.
Long referred to as Nubia, modern-day Sudan was the site of the Kingdom of Kerma (ca. 2500-1500 B.C.) until it was absorbed into the New Kingdom of Eg ...
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Latitude: 39.04372
Longitude: -77.48749
Home country: United States
Distance to Sudan:
10,405.353 km
Terrain:
Generally flat, featureless plain; desert dominates the north.
Natural Resources:
Petroleum; small reserves of iron ore, copper, chromium ore, zinc, tungsten, mica, silver, gold; hydropower.
Industries:
Oil, cotton ginning, textiles, cement, edible oils, sugar, soap distilling, shoes, petroleum refining, pharmaceuticals, armaments, automobile/light truck assembly, milling.
Population: 50,467,278
With the exception of a ribbon of settlement that corresponds to the banks of the Nile, northern Sudan, which extends into the dry Sahara, is sparsely populated; more abundant vegetation and broader access to water increases population distribution in the south extending habitable range along nearly the entire border with South Sudan; sizeable areas of population are found around Khartoum, southeast between the Blue and White Nile Rivers, and throughout South Darfur as shown on this population distribution map.
Area: 1,886,068 km2
slightly less than one-fifth the size of the US
The Nile is Sudan's primary water source; its major tributaries, the White Nile and the Blue Nile, meet at Khartoum to form the River Nile, which flows northward through Egypt to the Mediterranean Sea.
| Code | Language |
|---|---|
| ara | Arabic |
| eng | English |
Arabic (official), English (official), Nubian, Ta Bedawie, Fur
| Code | Currency | Symbol |
|---|---|---|
| SDG | Sudanese pound | ج.س |
Capital City: Khartoum
Local time: Thursday, December 11 at 5:37 pm (GMT+02:00)
The flag of Sudan is composed of three equal horizontal bands of red, white and black, with a green isosceles triangle superimposed on the hoist side. The green triangle spans about two-fifth the width of the field with its base on the hoist end.
Bordering Countries
Sudan is a member of the United Nations.
Visiting Sudan
You're in for a treat! Sudan is a fascinating place to explore, especially from November to February. Here's what you could encounter:
- Rich cultural heritage and ancient history
- Beautiful desert landscapes
- Vibrant local markets
- Political instability and conflict
- Health concerns such as malaria
- Limited tourist infrastructure
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Travel is unsafe and should be avoided
- Sudanese cuisine features beans, lentils, and meats.
- Popular dishes include Ful Medames and Kisra.
- Fresh dates and hibiscus tea (Karkadeh) are widely enjoyed.
- Visit the Pyramids of Meroe
- Explore the capital city, Khartoum
- Discover the Nubian Desert
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