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Matthew Osment
Geography 8A
Maps of Sudan
Features of Sudan
Northern Sudan has two parts, the desert and the Nile
Valley. Both deserts are stony with many sand dunes.
There is almost no rainfall in these deserts, and very
few oases. This makes it hard to live there. Flowing
through the desert is the Nile Valley, whose alluvial strip
of habitable land is no more than two kilometers wide
and whose productivity depends on the annual flood.
Western Sudan is the Nuba mountain range in the center of the
country. Many hills are isolated and extend only a few square
kilometers.
The third region is the central clay plains. This
area has a few rivers and hills. It is the most
populous area because of the water supply.
This area produces cotton, which creates most
of Sudan's revenue.
Sudan’s Flag
Sudan’s Population
39,105,664
Sudan’s Government
Sudan’s Government is a Republic
Political Leaders of Sudan
President-Omar al-Bashir
Vice president-Bakri Hassan Saleh
Sudan Facts
Sudan was the largest country in Africa prior to the secession of South Sudan. It is now the third largest, after Algeria
and Democratic Republic of the Congo.
January 1, 1956 - Sudan gains its independence after an agreement between the United Kingdom and Egypt.
There are a large number of old Egyptian ruins and pyramids in Sudan, even larger in number than the ones in Egypt
(although not as old), as the country was once part of the Egyptian realm, prior its independence
16th largest country in the world
The capital of Sudan, Khartoum, means elephant trunk in Arabic, which refers to the large bend in the Nile River that
it makes as it flows north from the city.
Major Cities
Name
1 Khartoum
2 Omdurman
3 Port Sudan
4 Kassala
5 Al-Ubayyid
6 Gedaref
7 Kūstī
8 Wad Madani
9 Ad Du'ayn
10 Al-Fashir
Population
1,974,647
1,200,000
489,725
401,477
393,311
363,945
345,068
332,714
264,734
252,609
Religions
• Christianity-1.5%
• Islam-97%
• African Traditional Religion-1.5%
Economy
Currency-Sudanese pound
Natural resources-Oil, petroleum, iron ore, copper, chromium ore, zinc,
tungsten, silver, sorghum, millet, wheat, gum, sugarcane, mangos,
papaya, bananas, sweet potatoes, and sesame
Official languages
• Arabic
• Nubian language
• Dinka language
• Beja language
• Tigray
• Fur language
• Kordofanian languages
Education
Education in Sudan is free and compulsory for children aged 6 to 13
years. Primary education consists of eight years, followed by three
years of secondary education. In 2000 the comparable figure was
almost 58 percent, 69 percent for males, 46 percent for females; youth
illiteracy (ages 15–24) was estimated at 23 percent.
Culture
Customs- Many visitors to Sudan have commented on the genuine friendship and hospitality offered by the
Sudanese. The customs upon two men meeting each other is to shake hands and tap each other’s shoulder at the
same time. A hug and rubbing of cheeks may be exchanged between Sudanese ladies and their friends.
Food- Millet is the staple food, and is prepared as a porridge called asida or a flat bread called kisra. Vegetables
are prepared in stews or salads. Ful, a dish of broad beans cooked in oil, is common, as are cassavas and sweet
potatoes. Nomads in the north rely on dairy products and meat from camels. In general, meat is expensive and not
often consumed. Sheep are killed for feasts or to honor a special guest.
Music- Music and dance are central to Sudanese culture and serve many purposes, both recreational and
religious.
Art- Northern Sudan are known for silver work, ivory carvings, and leatherwork. In the south, artisans produce
carved wooden figures. In the deserts in the eastern and western regions of the country, most of the artwork is
also functional, including such weapons as swords and spears.
Sports- Soccer, Track and Field, Handball
Places to visit in Sudan
Torrigate- along Nile
River
Jebel Barkal Pyramids
Bagrawiyah, Sudan
Capital city of Khartoum
Nuba Mountains
Nile River
Photo Gallery
Khartoum War Cemetery
Kassala
Jebel Marra
Lake Nasser
Sudan Mosque
Begrawiya Pyramids
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