Sudan: flag, capital and facts

Flag of Sudan

Sudan is a country in Northern Africa. Its capital is Khartoum. It covers about 1,886,068 km² (728,215 sq mi). Official languages include Arabic and English. It shares land borders with 7 countries.

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Sudan at a glance

Official name
Republic of the Sudan
Capital
Khartoum
Region
Northern Africa (Africa)
Area
1,886,068 km² (728,215 sq mi)
Official languages
Arabic and English
Currency
Sudanese pound (PT)
People
Sudanese
Calling code
+249
Internet domain
.sd
Landlocked
No
UN member
Yes

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Frequently asked questions

The capital of Sudan is Khartoum.

Sudan is in Northern Africa, part of the Africa region.

Sudan uses the Sudanese pound (PT).

Sudan has 2 official languages: Arabic and English.

Sudan borders Central African Republic, Chad, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Libya and South Sudan.

Country facts from the world-countries dataset (ODbL 1.0).