Sudan Map
Google Maps, detailed facts of Sudan (ISO: SD) and the capital city, Khartoun. This page enables you to explore Sudan and its land boundaries in total: 6,819 km. You may also view the border countries of Sudan (total: 7, Central African Republic 174 km, Chad 1,403 km, Egypt 1,276 km, Eritrea 682 km, Ethiopia 744 km, Libya 382 km, South Sudan 2,158 km. Note: Sudan-South Sudan boundary represents 1 January 1956 alignment with its area of total: 1,861,484 sq km; land: NAwater: NA through detailed Satellite imagery – fast and easy as never before – with Google Maps.
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Sudan Google Maps & Facts
This virtual map shows Sudan, located in north-eastern Africa, bordering the Red Sea, between Egypt and Eritrea, with its cities, towns, highways, main roads, streets, Street Views, and terrain maps regularly updated by Google.
You are viewing Sudan and its location (Africa) at the geographic coordinates of 15 00 N, 30 00 E, inland counties boundaries and international borders.
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Geographical facts about Sudan including Khartoun, the capital city of Sudan |
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| Name of the country: | Sudan | Capital city: | Khartoun |
| Geographical coordinates of Sudan: | 15 00 N, 30 00 E | Geographical coordinates of Khartoun: | 15 36 N 32 32 E |
| Location of Sudan: | north-eastern Africa, bordering the Red Sea, between Egypt and Eritrea | Continent / area: | Africa |
| The area of Sudan: | total: 1,861,484 sq km; land: NAwater: NA | Area comparative of Sudan: | slightly less than one-fifth the size of the US |
| The elevation data of Sudan: | mean elevation: 568 m, elevation extremes; lowest point: Red Sea 0 m, highest point: Jabal Marrah 3,071 m | The climate of Sudan: | hot and dry: arid desert: rainy season varies by region (April to November) |
| Land use of Sudan: | agricultural land: 100%; arable land 15.7%; permanent crops 0.2%; permanent pasture 84.2%; forest: 0%; other: 0% (2011 estimate) | Irrigated land: | 18,900 sq km (2012) |
| Geographical notes of Sudan: | dominated by the Nile and its tributaries | The terrain of Sudan: | generally flat, featureless plain; desert dominates the north |
| Land boundaries of Sudan: | total: 6,819 km | Borders countries of Sudan: | Central African Republic 174 km, Chad 1,403 km, Egypt 1,276 km, Eritrea 682 km, Ethiopia 744 km, Libya 382 km, South Sudan 2,158 km. Note: Sudan-South Sudan boundary represents 1 January 1956 alignment |
| Maritime claims of Sudan: | territorial sea: 12 nautical miles, contiguous zone: 18 nautical miles, continental shelf: 200-m depth or to the depth of exploitation | ||
Fast Facts about Sudan
Are you traveling to Sudan? When you are on the way to explore foreign countries in Africa, it is always good to be aware of the nature of that specific nation and the surroundings, in this case: north-eastern Africa, bordering the Red Sea, between Egypt and Eritrea.
Did you know that the legal system of Sudan is a mixed legal system of Islamic law and English common law?
When you are traveling around or looking for accommodation in Sudan, you would better know that (the lengths of roadways total: 11,900 km, paved: 4,320 km, unpaved: 7,580 km (2000)), and the most crowded areas in this country are: KHARTOUM (capital) 5.129 million (2015). The urbanization rate in this country looks like the following: urban population: 33.8% of the total population (2015).
The total population in Sudan: 36,729,501 (July 2016 estimate) with a population growth rate of 1.69% (2016 estimate) and the most widely spoken language(s) are Arabic (official language), English (official language), Nubian, Ta Bedawie, Fur. These days, Sudan has to face a net migration rate of -4.2 migrant(s) / 1,000 population (2016 estimate).
You may find the following ethnic groups in Sudan nowadays; Sudanese Arab (approximately 70%), Fur, Beja, Nuba, Fallata.
The right to vote in Sudan can be exercised by the population from the age of 17 years of age, universal and he following ways can earn the citizenship; citizenship by birth: no. Citizenship by descent only: the father must be a citizen of Sudan. Dual citizenship recognized: no. Residency requirement for naturalization: 10 years.
In case if you plan to visit Sudan for shopping, or for business porpuses, it is good to know that the national holiday(s) in Sudan are: Independence Day, 1 January (1956).
Whether you are traveling for business or not, never forget that sometimes there are several risks/hazards on your way; In the case of Sudan, these are the most likely dangers you might face: dust storms and periodic persistent droughts. What do you think? Are you prepared enough to visit Khartoun and/or Sudan?
Living with the given conditions, affected by all the civilization and natural harms in Sudan, the population has to face a death rate of 7.5 deaths / 1,000 population (2016 estimate).
Travel references about Sudan
To make your travel experience better, you may do it better to understand at least one of the most widely spoken languages in Sudan. Here they are: Arabic (official language), English (official language), Nubian, Ta Bedawie, Fur.
For your local internet searches, use the following TLD: .sd
Do not be surprised, when visiting this country, its climate typically is like this; hot and dry: arid desert: rainy season varies by region (April to November).
Its capital city is Khartoun, where the local time zone is UTC+3, which is 8 hours ahead of Washington DC during Standard Time. Note to the timezone in Khartoun: N/A.
For nature lovers, we do note the following elevation data regarding Sudan; mean elevation: 568 m, elevation extremes; lowest point: Red Sea 0 m, highest point: Jabal Marrah 3,071 m. The length of its total coastline are: 853 km and the length of the land boundaries is total: 6,819 km.
Current environmental issues in Sudan; inadequate supplies of potable water; wildlife populations threatened by excessive hunting; soil erosion; desertification; periodic drought.
And again – in case if you missed it-, those natural hazards, that are threatening your journey: dust storms and periodic persistent droughts.
For your traveling options, there are 74 (2013) airports and 6 (2013) heliports in Sudan all together with 4,068 km (1,723 km open year round on White and Blue Nile Rivers) (2011) waterways, and roadways in total: total: 11,900 km, paved: 4,320 km, unpaved: 7,580 km (2000).
Background of Sudan
Like every nation, Sudan also has its historical background, and it has shaped its social, cultural, political and geographical characteristics; Military regimes favoring Islamic-oriented governments have dominated national politics since independence from Anglo-Egyptian co-rule in 1956. Sudan was embroiled in two prolonged civil wars during most of the remainder of the 20th century. These conflicts were rooted in northern economic, political, and social domination of largely non-Muslim, non-Arab southern Sudanese. The first civil war ended in 1972 but another broke out in 1983. Peace talks gained momentum in 2002-04 with the signing of several accords. The final North/South Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA), signed in January 2005, granted the southern rebels autonomy for six years followed by a referendum on independence for Southern Sudan. The referendum was held in January 2011 and indicated overwhelming support for independence. South Sudan became independent on 9 July 2011. Sudan and South Sudan have yet to fully implement security and economic agreements signed in September 2012 relating to the normalization of relations between the two countries. The final disposition of the contested Abyei region has also to be decided.Since South Sudan’s independence, conflict has broken out between the government and the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-North in Southern Kordofan and Blue Nile states, which has resulted in 1.2 million internally displaced persons or severely affected persons needing humanitarian assistance. A separate conflict, which broke out in the western region of Darfur in 2003, displaced nearly two million people and caused an estimated 200,000 to 400,000 deaths. Violence in Darfur in 2013 resulted in an additional estimated 6,000 civilians killed and 500,000 displaced. The UN and the African Union have jointly commanded a Darfur peacekeeping operation known as the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Mission in Darfur (UNAMID) since 2007. Peacekeeping troops have struggled to stabilize the situation and have increasingly become targets for attacks by armed groups. Sudan also has faced refugee influxes from neighboring countries, primarily Ethiopia, Eritrea, Chad, Central African Republic, and South Sudan. Armed conflict, poor transport infrastructure, and government denial of access have impeded the provision of humanitarian assistance to affected populations. Source: CIA, The World Factbook.
