20 Interesting Facts about Sudan

• Location and Borders: Sudan is located in northeastern Africa. It is 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.
• Square: The country covers an area of approximately 1.88 million square kilometers, making it one of the largest countries in Africa.
• National Currency: The currency of Sudan is the Sudanese Pound (SDG). The pound has been used as the country’s currency since the 1950s, following Sudan’s independence from Egypt and Britain.

Interesting Facts about Sudan:

1. The Republic of Sudan was established in July 2011 after the separation of South Sudan, which became an independent country, leaving the Republic of Sudan.
2. Unlike many other African nations, Sudan’s land is covered by monsoon forests and equatorial regions.
3. Malaria is a significant issue in Sudan. According to the World Health Organization (WHO) data from 2018, malaria claimed 3,598 lives in the country.
4. Sudan is linguistically diverse, with a total of 114 languages spoken, most of which belong to the Nilotic tribe (indigenous people).
5. Export of wildlife skins, ivory, and crocodiles is banned without permission. Sudanese law allows for punitive measures even after these items leave the country.
6. Near Khartoum, the capital of Sudan, is one of the country’s main attractions—the Great Wall complex.
7. The National Museum in Khartoum features exhibits from Ancient Egypt during the Pharaohs’ time.
8. Precipitation and the length of the rainy season decrease from south to north in Sudan. The southernmost regions receive over 1500 mm of rainfall in nine months.
9. If your passport contains an Israeli visa, entry into Sudan is prohibited, even if you have a valid visa for the country.
10. For beach lovers, Sudan offers scuba diving opportunities in the Red Sea, which is home to various corals and fish.
11. Sudan has more pyramids than any other country in the world, with over 223 pyramids.
12. According to the Corruption Perceptions Index, Sudan has become one of the most corrupt countries in the world over the decades.
13. The northern part of Sudan features the Libyan and Nubian deserts, while the central area includes the Nile Valley’s steppes, and the southern region is covered by tropical forests.
14. Sudan has two major national parks: Dinder and Sanganeb.
15. The country is home to Arabized peoples such as the Nubians, Zaghawa, and Copts.
16. Sudan has 597 ethnic groups speaking over 400 different languages and dialects.
17. Sandstorms are common in the arid northern regions of the country. In the Upper Nile Valley and Arabian deserts, they are known as haboobs.
18. Religion plays a crucial role in Sudan, with 97% of the population practicing Islam.
19. Estimates suggest that Arabs make up about 70% of Sudan’s population.
20. The water in Sudan is very dirty, and drinking it raw is life-threatening. It is recommended to use boiled water for drinking and brushing teeth.