Sudan
History
The Kingdom of Kush ruled from Napata and later Meroe, briefly governing Egypt.
Christian Nubian kingdoms held the Nile valley for centuries.
The Mahdist state ruled until the Anglo-Egyptian reconquest.
Independence came on 1 January.
South Sudan seceded, taking most oil production.
Omar al-Bashir was removed after months of protest.
Part ofAfricaMore countries, cities and routes.Short facts
RegionNorth Africa / Sahel
LanguageArabic, English
Time zoneCAT (UTC+2)
Drives onRight
Worth seeing
- Pyramids of Meroe: More pyramids than in Egypt, on the desert plateau, a UNESCO site.
- Jebel Barkal: A sacred mountain and Napatan temple complex, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
- Nile confluence: The meeting of the Blue and White Nile at Khartoum.
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What is Sudan known for?Pyramids of Meroe, Jebel Barkal, Nile confluence.
What is the capital?Khartoum.
Which language is useful?Arabic, English.
When is the national day?1 January.
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