Sudan
This profile gathers the essentials about the following country: Sudan. It gives its capital, flag, position on the map, neighbouring countries, official languages, currency and area.
- Region
- Africa · Northern Africa
- Capital
- Khartoum
- Coordinates of the capital
- 15.50° N, 32.56° E
- Area
- 1,886,068 km²
- Official languages
- Arabic, English
- Currency
- Sudanese Pound
- Access to the sea
- Yes
- ISO code
- SD
On the map
This country is located in Africa, in the region "Northern Africa". It has access to the sea. This country shares land borders with 7 countries: Central African Republic, Chad, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Libya, South Sudan.
Its capital is Khartoum. Its area is about 1,886,068 km². By area, this country ranks 15 out of 193 in the world and 3 out of 54 in Africa. Official languages: Arabic, English. Currency: Sudanese Pound.
Capitals of the neighbouring countries: Bangui (Central African Republic), N'Djamena (Chad), Cairo (Egypt), Asmara (Eritrea), Addis Ababa (Ethiopia), Tripoli (Libya), Juba (South Sudan).
Neighbouring countries
Frequently asked questions
- Sudan: what is the capital?
- Its capital is Khartoum.
- Sudan: which countries does it border?
- This country shares land borders with 7 countries: Central African Republic, Chad, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Libya, South Sudan.
- Sudan: what are the official languages?
- Official languages: Arabic, English.
- Sudan: what is the currency?
- Currency: Sudanese Pound.
- Sudan: what is the area?
- Its area is about 1,886,068 km². By area, this country ranks 15 out of 193 in the world and 3 out of 54 in Africa.
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