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Sudan, Khartoum and practical details to verify
Sudan is in North Africa, and Khartoum is listed as its capital. An introductory overview of its geography and languages, with transport information that should be checked for updates.
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Sudan is located in North Africa and is landlocked. Before looking into a trip, it is useful to start with Khartoum, its listed capital, and distinguish the country’s stable facts from practical information that can change.
Locating Sudan on the map
Sudan is in Africa and is classified in the North African subregion. It is not a landlocked country: it has a coastline. These facts provide a geographical starting point, but they are not enough to plan a route or determine current travel conditions.
Khartoum as a reference point
Khartoum is the country’s capital. Its name gives you an informational starting point; it does not confirm that it is possible to get there or that services are operating. Before planning any travel, check the situation and connections using up-to-date sources.
Languages and currency
Arabic and English are among the country’s languages; the listed currency is the Sudanese pound (SDG). Before departure, confirm the latest information on payments, currency exchange and any practical formalities: this overview does not provide exchange rates or entry requirements.
What to check before making plans
An airport record lists Khartoum International Airport, but this is a database reference and does not confirm current flights, operations or passenger services. Check the airport’s status, connections and travel conditions using current sources before making any decisions.
Useful references, not confirmation that travel is possible
This overview covers identity, geography, the capital, languages and currency. It does not document places to visit, opening hours, accessibility or safety conditions. If you are considering a trip, consult official, up-to-date information before booking or setting off.
References consulted during editorial review. Times, requirements and advisories may change: always confirm with the official source.
- Sudán WikidataCC0 1.0 Wikidata · Q1049
- Sudán WikidataCC0 1.0 Wikidata · Q209703
- Sudan WikidataCC0 1.0 Wikidata · Q13097273
- Sudán WikidataCC0 1.0 Wikidata · Q19805029
- Sudan World Countries — mledozeODbL 1.0 World countries dataset by mledoze and contributors · ODbL 1.0
- Khartoum GeoNamesDatos geográficos bajo CC BY 4.0; requiere atribución a GeoNames. Fuente: GeoNames
- Khartoum GeoNamesDatos geográficos bajo CC BY 4.0; requiere atribución a GeoNames. Fuente: GeoNames
- Khartoum, Al Khartum State, Sudan OpenStreetMapODbL 1.0; atribución y obligación de compartir bases derivadas. Fuente: OpenStreetMap
- Sudan World Bank Open DataCC BY 4.0 World Bank
- Sudan DBpediaCC BY-SA 3.0 DBpedia
- Khartoum International Airport OpenFlightsODbL 1.0 (base de datos) / DbCL 1.0 (contenidos) Khartoum International Airport · OpenFlights · ODbL 1.0