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Sudan

ุงู„ุณูˆุฏุงู†
Capital
Khartoum
Population
44.9M
Area
1,861,484 kmยฒ
Language
Arabic / English

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).

๐Ÿ“Š Quick Facts about Sudan

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Population
44.9M
total residents
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Total Area
1,861,484 kmยฒ
land coverage
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Pop. Density
24/kmยฒ
people per kmยฒ
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GDP (nominal)
$34.3B
total output
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GDP per Capita
$764
per person
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Currency
Sudanese Pound (SDG)
legal tender
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Language(s)
Arabic / English
official
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Coastline
853 km
total shore
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Timezone
UTC+3
UTC offset
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Independence
1956
established
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Local Time in Khartoum

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.

Did You Know?

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.

๐Ÿ’ก Interesting Facts about Sudan

  1. Sudan has more ancient pyramids than Egypt โ€” over 200 Nubian pyramids.
  2. The Blue and White Nile meet at Khartoum.
  3. The ancient Kush Empire rivalled Egypt in power for centuries.
  4. Sudan is the 3rd largest country in Africa.

โœˆ๏ธ Travel Information for Sudan

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Best Time to Visit
Novemberโ€“February
Hot desert, extreme heat most of the year
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Cost of Travel
๐Ÿ’š Low Budget
Budget โ€” compared to global average
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Meal Cost
$2โ€“6
average restaurant meal
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Hotel Cost
$30โ€“80
per night
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Visa
Visa required for most nationalities
entry requirements
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Plug Type
Type C/D, 230V
electrical standard
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Driving Side
Right
side of the road

โš ๏ธ Travel information is approximate and may change. Always verify visa requirements, entry rules and travel advisories with official government sources before travelling.

๐Ÿ“ Sudan on the Map

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๐Ÿ“ Khartoum, Sudan

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๐Ÿ† Sudan World Rankings

1st
Pyramids
More ancient pyramids than Egypt โ€” over 200 Nubian pyramids
1st
Nubian Civilization
Centre of the ancient Nubian civilization โ€” Kush Empire
3rd
Africa Size
3rd largest country in Africa by area
1st
Nile
The Blue and White Nile meet at Khartoum โ€” the source of Egypt's civilization

๐Ÿ› Must-See Places in Sudan

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Meroe Pyramids

UNESCO over 200 ancient Nubian pyramids in the desert โ€” steeper than Egyptian ones and largely undiscovered by tourists

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Jebel Barkal

UNESCO sacred mountain with temples carved into its base โ€” the holy mountain of ancient Kush

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Kerma

The oldest city in sub-Saharan Africa โ€” capital of the Kingdom of Kerma dating to 2400 BC

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Confluence of the Niles, Khartoum

The spectacular meeting point of the Blue and White Nile at the heart of the capital

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๐Ÿ—บ๏ธ Countries Bordering Sudan

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Egypt
Cairo
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Libya
Tripoli
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Chad
N'Djamena
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Central African Republic
Bangui
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South Sudan
Juba
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Ethiopia
Addis Ababa
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Eritrea
Asmara

โ“ Frequently Asked Questions about Sudan

What is the capital of Sudan?

The capital of Sudan is Khartoum.

What language is spoken in Sudan?

The official language(s) of Sudan are Arabic / English.

What is the population of Sudan?

The population of Sudan is approximately 44.9M.

What currency does Sudan use?

Sudan uses the Sudanese Pound (SDG).

What continent is Sudan in?

Sudan is located in Africa, in the North Africa region.

What is the GDP of Sudan?

Sudan has a GDP of $34.3B, with a GDP per capita of $764.

What is the best time to visit Sudan?

The best time to visit Sudan is Novemberโ€“February. The climate is Hot desert, extreme heat most of the year.

Do I need a visa for Sudan?

Visa required for most nationalities

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