Sudan 🇸🇩 is a fascinating country located in Northern Africa, part of the Africa region. Officially known as Republic of the Sudan, it is home to roughly 50.4 million people and covers an area of about 1,886,068 square kilometres.
On this page you will find a complete profile of Sudan — its capital Khartoum, its people and languages, the money used there, where it sits on the world map, and plenty of facts worth remembering the next time the country comes up in a quiz.
Sudan on the map
Geographically, Sudan belongs to Northern Africa within Africa. Its territory spans approximately 1,886,068 km², which makes it the 17th largest country or territory on Earth.
Sudan has a coastline as well as land borders with Central African Republic, Chad, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Libya and South Sudan — a crossroads position that has influenced its culture and economy for centuries.
The capital city is Khartoum, the political and cultural heart of the country and usually the first stop for visitors who want to understand how sudanese life really works.
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Population and languages of Sudan
Around 50.4 million people live in Sudan, making it the 30th most populous country or territory in the world. A person from Sudan is called a Sudanese.
Sudan is multilingual: the languages spoken include Arabic and English. This linguistic variety reflects the country's layered history and the many communities that shaped it.
Beyond the numbers, everyday culture in Sudan — from markets and music to family traditions — is what makes discovering it through a random spin so rewarding.
Practical information about Sudan
The official currency is the Sudanese pound (SDG, symbol PT). Exchange rates fluctuate, so check current rates before travelling.
The international dialling code for Sudan is +249. Websites from the country typically use the .sd internet domain.
Quiz tip: the three facts most worth memorising about Sudan are its flag, its capital Khartoum, and its approximate population of 50.4 million.
Neighbouring countries
Sudan shares borders with 7 countries:
Fun facts about Sudan
- Sudan's flag emoji is 🇸🇩 — its two-letter country code is SD and its three-letter code is SDN.
- Sudan covers 1,886,068 km², ranking 17th in the world by area.
- With about 50.4 million people, Sudan holds the 30th spot in the world population ranking.
- Sudan is a member state of the United Nations.
- Sudan shares borders with 7 countries.
Sudan — frequently asked questions
- What is the capital of Sudan?
- The capital of Sudan is Khartoum.
- What is the population of Sudan?
- Sudan has a population of approximately 50,448,963 people, ranking 30th in the world.
- Where is Sudan located?
- Sudan is located in Northern Africa, part of the Africa region.
- What language is spoken in Sudan?
- The languages spoken in Sudan include Arabic and English.
- What currency is used in Sudan?
- Sudan uses the Sudanese pound (SDG).
