Africa

Sudan

Sudan is a country in Northern Africa. Learn its capital, flag, population, area, currency, language, geography, culture, food, famous places, travel facts, and FAQs.

Flag of Sudan

Quick Facts

Capital
Khartoum
Continent
Africa
Region
Northern Africa
Population
51.7 million
Area
1,886,068 km²
Currency
Sudanese pound (SDG)
Official language
Arabic, English
Calling code
+249
Internet TLD
.sd
Time zone
UTC+03:00
Sudan map preview: 15.00, 30.00

Geography

Sudan is in Northern Africa, Africa. Its listed coordinates are 15, 30; it has Central African Republic, Chad, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Libya, South Sudan.

Neighboring countries: Central African Republic, Chad, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Libya, South Sudan

People and Culture

Sudan uses Arabic, English in this dataset. Culture, traditions, education, sport, arts, and daily life can vary by region, language community, and local history, so deeper cultural notes should be checked with reliable local sources.

Food: Food culture in Sudan varies by region and community. This profile avoids naming specific dishes unless they have been reviewed from a dedicated source, making it a safe starting point for classroom or travel research.

Short History

Sudan is recorded with the official name Republic of the Sudan. This profile uses country database fields for quick reference and links the country to its region, capital, identifiers, and basic geography. Detailed historical timelines should be checked with dedicated historical sources when used for formal research.

Famous Places and Travel Facts

FAQs about Sudan

What is the capital of Sudan?

The capital of Sudan is Khartoum.

What continent is Sudan in?

Sudan is in Africa.

What currency does Sudan use?

Sudan uses the Sudanese pound.

What language is spoken in Sudan?

Arabic, English is listed for Sudan in this database.

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