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Sudan

السودان

Northern Africa, Africa

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Sudan (السودان) is a country in Northern Africa, Africa. With a population of 51,662,000 and an area of 1,886,068 km², the capital city is Khartoum. The official languages are Arabic and English. The national currency is the Sudanese pound (ج.س SDG).

Quick Facts

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Khartoum
Capital
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51,662,000
Population
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1,886,068 km²
Area
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ج.س SDG
Currency
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+249
Dial Code
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.sd
TLD

Economy

Sudan has a GDP per capita of $985, reflecting the average economic output per person in the country.

GDP per Capita$985
GNI per Capita$710

Geography

Sudan is located in Northern Africa at coordinates 15.00°N, 30.00°E. It shares borders with 7 countries. The highest point is Deriba Caldera at 3,042 m.

ContinentAfrica
Coordinates15.00°N, 30.00°E
🏔️ Highest PointDeriba Caldera
3,042 m
🏞️ Longest RiverNile
6,650 km
TimezonesUTC+03:00

Infrastructure

Notable infrastructure highlights in Sudan, including Al-Merrikh Stadium with a capacity of 43,000 seats.

🏟️ Largest StadiumAl-Merrikh Stadium
43,000 seats

Frequently Asked Questions about Sudan

What is the capital of Sudan?
The capital of Sudan is Khartoum.
What is the population of Sudan?
Sudan has a population of approximately 51,662,000 people.
What currency does Sudan use?
Sudan uses the Sudanese pound (ج.س SDG).
What languages are spoken in Sudan?
The official languages of Sudan are Arabic, English.
What is the area of Sudan?
Sudan covers a total area of 1,886,068 km².
What is the GDP per capita of Sudan?
The GDP per capita of Sudan is approximately $985.

Data sources: Basic country data — restcountries.com (CC BY 4.0) · Geography, speed limits, stadiums — Wikidata (CC0) · Zoos, botanical gardens, hospitals — OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · GNI per capita — World Bank (CC BY 4.0) · UNESCO World Heritage — UNESCO WHC · Climate — Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)