Sudan
Straddling the Nile in northeast Africa, Sudan quietly holds more ancient pyramids than Egypt, clustered around the ruins of the once-mighty Kingdom of Kush.
WHAT THE FLAG MEANSÂ â—˘
Three horizontal bands of red, white and black with a green triangle at the hoist, the Pan-Arab colours. The 2019 constitutional document has no flag provision. The red is conventionally read for the struggle and its martyrs, the white for peace and optimism, the black for the country's name and for the earlier black flag of the Mahdist revolution, and the green for Islam and prosperity.
Sudan FACTSÂ â—˘
| Capital | Khartoum |
|---|---|
| Continent | Africa |
| Population | 51,662,147 (2025) |
| Area | 1,840,687 km² |
| Population density | 28/km² |
| Currency | Sudanese pound (SDG) |
| Official languages | Arabic, English |
| Calling code | +249 |
| Internet TLD | .sd |
| Time zone | UTC+02:00 |
| Drives on the | Right |
| ISO codes | SD / SDN |
DID YOU KNOW? ◢
- Sudan has more pyramids than Egypt, with over 200 built by the ancient Kingdom of Kush.
- The Blue Nile and White Nile meet at Khartoum to form the main Nile River.
- The Nubian pyramids at Meroë are a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- For decades it was the largest country in Africa by area, until South Sudan split away in 2011.
Sudan QUICK ANSWERSÂ â—˘
What is the capital of Sudan?
The capital of Sudan is Khartoum.
What is the population of Sudan?
Sudan had a population of 51,662,147 in 2025.
What currency does Sudan use?
Sudan uses the Sudanese pound (SDG).
What languages are spoken in Sudan?
The official languages of Sudan are Arabic and English.
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