Khartoum
Northeast Africa, Sudan
Sudan
People from Khartoum are called:
Male/General:
Khartoumer
Pronunciation:
/kɑːrˈtuːm/
Etymology & Origin
From Arabic 'al-Kharṭūm', meaning 'elephant's trunk', referring to the shape of the land at the confluence of the Blue and White Nile rivers.
About Khartoum
- Capital of Sudan located at the confluence of the Blue and White Nile rivers.
- Historic city serving as the political and cultural center of Sudan.
- Major river port and commercial center for the Nile River trade.
- Important Islamic center with numerous mosques and Islamic institutions.
- Hub for Sudan's agricultural and petroleum industries.
Nearby Places
Other places in the region and their demonyms
Quick Facts
- Population:
- 5,274,321 (2024 est.)
- Country:
- Sudan
- Region:
- Northeast Africa
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