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🇸🇩 Sudan Geography — Location, Area, Borders & Climate

Sudan is a country in North Africa, Africa. It covers a total area of 1,861,484 km² and has a coastline of 853 km. It shares land borders with 7 countries.

📐 Geographic Statistics

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Continent
Africa
geographical region
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Region
North Africa
sub-region
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Total Area
1,861,484 km²
land coverage
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Pop. Density
24/km²
people per km²
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Coastline
853 km
total shore length
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Timezone
UTC+3
UTC offset
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Independence
1956
established
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Climate
Hot desert, extreme heat most of the year
general type

Location and Position

Sudan is situated in North Africa, within the broader continent of Africa. The country has a coastline of 853 km, giving it access to maritime trade, fishing and tourism. Coastal geography has played a major role in the country's historical development and economic activity.

Size and Area

Sudan covers a total area of 1,861,484 km², making it one of the smaller countries in the world. With a population of 44.9M across this area, the population density is 24/km². The capital city is Khartoum.

Climate

The climate of Sudan is hot desert, extreme heat most of the year. The best time to visit is generally November–February, when conditions are most favourable for travel.Climate varies by region within the country, so specific conditions depend on the area being visited.

🗺️ 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

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Sudan located?

Sudan is located in North Africa, Africa. The capital city is Khartoum.

How large is Sudan?

Sudan has a total area of 1,861,484 km² with a population density of 24/km².

What countries border Sudan?

Sudan shares land borders with: Egypt, Libya, Chad, Central African Republic, South Sudan, Ethiopia, Eritrea.

What is the climate of Sudan?

The climate of Sudan is Hot desert, extreme heat most of the year. The best time to visit is November–February.

What timezone is Sudan in?

Sudan observes UTC+3 timezone.

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