Sudan
Sudan is in Africa. Here you’ll find flag, capital and neighbours to learn.
Borders: Central African Republic, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Libya, South Sudan, Chad
- Capital
- Khartoum
- Region
- Africa
- Subregion
- Nordafrika
- Area
- 1,886,068 km²
- Population
- 51,662,147
- Languages
- Arabic, English
- Neighbours
- Central African Republic, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Libya, South Sudan, Chad
Did you know?
- History
Sudan has over 200 pyramids — more than Egypt. They are smaller and steeper and come from the Kingdom of Kush.
- Geography
In Khartoum the Blue and White Nile join to form the Nile.
- History
Until South Sudan’s secession in 2011, Sudan was Africa’s largest country by area.
- Nature
The Nubian Desert ranks among Earth’s driest regions; some areas see no rain for years.
Frequently asked questions about Sudan
Khartoum is the capital of Sudan.
Sudan is in Africa.
Sudan has about 51,662,147 inhabitants.
Sudan covers about 1,886,068 km².
In Sudan people speak, among others, Arabic, English.
Sudan borders: Central African Republic, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Libya, South Sudan and Chad.