Sudan
Northeast Africa, Sudan
Sudan
People from Sudan are called:
Male/General:
Sudanese
Pronunciation:
/suˈdæniːz/
Etymology & Origin
From Arabic 'bilad as-sudan' meaning 'land of the blacks', referring to the dark-skinned inhabitants south of Egypt.
About Sudan
- Capital city: Khartoum.
- Third-largest country in Africa, located where Blue and White Nile meet.
- Known for ancient Nubian kingdoms, archaeological sites, and agricultural potential.
- Arabic and English are official languages with diverse ethnic and linguistic groups.
Nearby Places
Other places in the region and their demonyms
Quick Facts
- Population:
- 48,109,006 (2024 est.)
- Country:
- Sudan
- Region:
- Northeast Africa