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Sudan Related information

Capital: Khartoum

City English Name: Khartoum

Country: Sudan

Country English Name: Sudan

Province: North Darfur

Province English Name: North Darfur

Country Area Code: +249

Longitude and Latitude: 15°38'N 32°32'E

Currency: Sudanese pound (SDG)

Language: Arabic, English (official)

IANA Time Zone: Africa/Khartoum

Standard Time Zone: Central Africa Time (CAT)

Daylight Saving Time: Not observed

Introduction:

Sudan is a country located in northeastern Africa, bordered by Egypt to the north, the Red Sea to the northeast, Eritrea and Ethiopia to the east, South Sudan to the south, the Central African Republic to the southwest, Chad to the west, and Libya to the northwest. With an area of over 1.8 million square kilometers, Sudan is the third-largest country in Africa and the 16th-largest country in the world.

Sudan is a diverse country with a rich history and culture. The country is home to over 100 different ethnic groups, each with its own unique traditions and customs. The official languages of Sudan are Arabic and English, but many other languages are spoken throughout the country.

Sudan has a rich history, dating back to the ancient Kingdom of Kush. The country was later ruled by the Egyptians, Romans, and Arabs. In the 19th century, Sudan became part of the Ottoman Empire. Sudan gained independence from Britain in 1956.

Since independence, Sudan has been plagued by civil war and political instability. In 2011, the southern part of Sudan seceded to form the new country of South Sudan. Today, Sudan is a multi-party democracy, but it continues to face challenges such as poverty, corruption, and ethnic conflict.