Sudan
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Brief Facts
Capital:
Khartoum (2 million)
Khartoum (2 million)
Population:
43.9 million
43.9 million
Languages:
Arabic (official); English (official); Nubian, Ta Bedawie; diverse dialects of Nilotic, Nilo-Hamitic, Sudanic languages
Arabic (official); English (official); Nubian, Ta Bedawie; diverse dialects of Nilotic, Nilo-Hamitic, Sudanic languages
Religions:
Sunni Muslim 70% (in north); Christian 5% (mostly in south and Khartoum); indigenous beliefs 25%
Sunni Muslim 70% (in north); Christian 5% (mostly in south and Khartoum); indigenous beliefs 25%
Time Zone:
UTC/GMT +3 hours
UTC/GMT +3 hours
International Dialling Code:
+249
+249
Location:
Northern Africa
Northern Africa
Neighbouring Countries:
Central African Republic (CAR), Chad, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Egypt, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Kenya, Libya, Uganda
Central African Republic (CAR), Chad, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Egypt, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Kenya, Libya, Uganda
Birth Rate:
35.58 per 1000
35.58 per 1000
Death Rate:
11.66 per 1000
11.66 per 1000
Life Expectancy at birth:
54.21 years (male 53.04; female 55.44)
54.21 years (male 53.04; female 55.44)
Literacy:
61.1% (male 71.8%; female 50.5%)
61.1% (male 71.8%; female 50.5%)
Government Type:
Government of National Unity (GNU)
Government of National Unity (GNU)
Climate:
Tropical in south; arid desert in north; rainy season varies by region (Apr - Nov)
Tropical in south; arid desert in north; rainy season varies by region (Apr - Nov)
Currency:
Sudanese Pounds (SDG)
Basic Facts Only
Sudanese Pounds (SDG)
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This page was last updated: 16/11/10
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