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Sudan — silhouette, capital and facts
Sudan is in Africa and its capital is Khartoum. With about 48 million people and 1,861,484 km², it ranks 15th in area and 30th in population among the 195 countries in GeoSilhueta.
Silhouette of Sudan, scaled to the same size as every other country in the game.
Quick facts
- Capital
- Khartoum
- Continent
- Africa
- Population
- about 48 million
- Area
- 1,861,484 km²
- Language
- Arabic and English
- Currency
- Sudanese pound
- Flag colors
- red, white, black, green
Borders
Sudan shares a land border with 7 countries: Egypt, Libya, Chad, Central African Republic, South Sudan, Ethiopia, Eritrea.
Fun facts about Sudan
- Sudan has more pyramids than Egypt, built by the Nubian kings of Kush, as at Meroë.
- In Khartoum, the Blue Nile and the White Nile meet to form the Nile proper.
- Nubian pyramids are smaller and steeper than the Egyptian ones.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Sudan?
The capital of Sudan is Khartoum.
Which continent is Sudan in?
Sudan is in Africa.
Which countries border Sudan?
Sudan shares a land border with 7 countries: Egypt, Libya, Chad, Central African Republic, South Sudan, Ethiopia, Eritrea.
How can I learn to recognize the silhouette of Sudan?
In GeoSilhueta you see only a country's outline and guess which one it is. Sudan is one of the 195 countries in the game, which is free and runs in your browser with no signup.
What are some fun facts about Sudan?
Sudan has more pyramids than Egypt, built by the Nubian kings of Kush, as at Meroë. In Khartoum, the Blue Nile and the White Nile meet to form the Nile proper. Nubian pyramids are smaller and steeper than the Egyptian ones.
More countries in Africa
Countries with a similar silhouette
Going by an automatic comparison of shapes, these outlines are the closest to the outline of Sudan. It is only an approximation.
- Cambodia — Phnom Penh, Asia
- Nigeria — Abuja, Africa
- North Macedonia — Skopje, Europe
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