Sudan: Capital, Flag and Fun Facts

About Sudan

Sudan is a large country in northeastern Africa, with a coast on the Red Sea. Much of the north is desert, and the Nile River runs through it. Along the Nile stand ancient pyramids built by the kingdom of Kush.

About Khartoum

Khartoum lies where the Blue Nile and White Nile meet to form the main Nile River. Together with Omdurman and Khartoum North across the rivers, it forms the country's largest urban area.

Fun facts about Sudan

1. Sudan has more ancient pyramids than Egypt, many of them built for the kings and queens of Kush.
2. The Blue Nile and the White Nile meet at Khartoum to form the Nile River.
3. The pyramids at Meroë, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, are smaller and steeper than Egypt's famous pyramids.
4. Jebel Barkal, a flat-topped sandstone hill beside the Nile, was a sacred site in ancient times and is UNESCO-listed.
5. Sanganeb Marine National Park in the Red Sea protects colourful coral reefs, sharks, sea turtles and manta rays.
6. Sudan is one of the world's biggest producers of gum arabic, a natural tree gum used in sweets and soft drinks.