Sudan Country Overview

 

Republic of the Sudan

Sudan Country Overview. The official name is the Republic of the Sudan. Commonly referred to as Sudan.

 

African map highlighting Sudan’s location.

1. Where is Sudan located?
   

   Sudan is located in the north east of Africa. Sudan borders the following countries; Libya to the northwest, Chad to the west, Egypt to the north, South Sudan to the south, Ethiopia to the southeast, Eritrea to the east, and the Central African Republic to the southwest.

2. What is the capital of Sudan?

   The Capital of Sudan is Khartoum.

3. How large is the country of Sudan?

   Sudan has 1,886,068 square kilometers of land.

4. Is Sudan a member of the African Union?
   

   Sudan is a a member of the African Union. It has been a member since May 25th, 1963.

 

1. What is the population of Sudan?
   

   The population of Sudan is slightly over 46.7 million as of 2020 (approx). The most populated city in Sudan is Omdurman with a population of 2.8 million approx. (2017).

2. What are the Ethnic groups in Sudan?

   As of 2018, the estimated breakdown of the most populous ethnic groups in Sudan are; Fur, Beja, Nuba, Fallata.

3. How many languages are spoken in Sudan?

   The most popular languages spoken in Sudan are; Arabic, English, Nubian, Ta Bedawie, Fur, and other languages.

4. What religions are in Sudan?
   

   Sudan religious groups consist of; Islam and other traditional religions.

1. Sudan Political System Overview.

   Sudan has a Federal provisional government form of government. The country has 18 administrative regions (18 states).

2. What is the currency used in Sudan?

   The Sudanese pound (SDG) is the official currency for Sudan.

3. What makes up the economy in Sudan?

   Sudan ‘s main resources and industries consist of; sugar cane, sorghum, groundnuts, sesame seed, millet, bananas, wheat, oil, cotton, textiles, cement, sugar, and pharmaceuticals.

All numerical data are estimates. Information may vary after the date of this article.