Sudan flag

Sudan

History

The Kingdom of Kerma emerged, giving the area a defined monarchical state structure.
The Kingdom of Kush emerged, giving the area a defined monarchical state structure.
Turco-Egyptian Sudan appears in Sudan's historical record.
Mahdist State appears in Sudan's historical record.
Anglo-Egyptian Condominium placed the territory under outside administration.
Sudan became independent, marking the start of modern sovereign statehood.
Democratic Republic of Sudan introduced a new form of state rule.
Republic of Sudan (1985–2019) introduced a new form of state rule.
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CapitalKhartoum
Population51.7M
Area1.9M km2
CurrencySudanese pound

Short facts

RegionNorth Africa / Sahel
LanguageArabic, English
Time zoneTBC
Drives onTBC

Worth seeing

  • Culture: Local food, music, markets and heritage routes.
  • City base: Khartoum gives the country a clear planning anchor.
  • Nature: Regional landscapes shape routes and seasonality.

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Planning questions

What is Sudan known for?Culture, City base, Nature.
What is the capital?Khartoum.
Which language is useful?Arabic, English.
When is the national day?TBC.
How should I browse it here?Start with the facts, jump to linked cities, then check events and topics.

Upcoming events

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Food & drink

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Known for

CultureCity baseNatureKhartoumStreet foodCoffee
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