Sudan is a country in North Africa, Africa. Its capital is Khartoum, with a population of approximately 44.9M and a total area of 1,861,484 kmยฒ. The official languages are Arabic / English and the currency is the Sudanese Pound (SDG).
Sudan covers an area of 1,861,484 kmยฒ with a population density of 24/kmยฒ people per kmยฒ. The country has a GDP of $34.3B ($764 per capita) and gained independence in 1956. It has a coastline of 853 km.
Sudan has more ancient pyramids than Egypt โ over 200 Nubian pyramids built by the Kushite kingdoms between 700 BC and 350 AD. They are smaller and steeper than Egyptian pyramids but equally remarkable, and far less visited.
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UNESCO over 200 ancient Nubian pyramids in the desert โ steeper than Egyptian ones and largely undiscovered by tourists
UNESCO sacred mountain with temples carved into its base โ the holy mountain of ancient Kush
The oldest city in sub-Saharan Africa โ capital of the Kingdom of Kerma dating to 2400 BC
The spectacular meeting point of the Blue and White Nile at the heart of the capital
The capital of Sudan is Khartoum.
The official language(s) of Sudan are Arabic / English.
The population of Sudan is approximately 44.9M.
Sudan uses the Sudanese Pound (SDG).
Sudan is located in Africa, in the North Africa region.
Sudan has a GDP of $34.3B, with a GDP per capita of $764.
The best time to visit Sudan is NovemberโFebruary. The climate is Hot desert, extreme heat most of the year.
Visa required for most nationalities
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