Sudan is located in north-east Africa. Its area is around 2.5 million sq km. Sudan is the largest country in Africa and in the Arab world. Check out Sudan photos to view the beautiful Nubian Desert, Nile River banks and historic monuments.

The official name of Sudan is the "Republic of Sudan" or the "Sudanese Republic". The name is spelled in Arabic as "Joumhouriyat al-Sudan" or al-Soudan.

Khartoum is the capital of Sudan and the largest city. Other main cities in Sudan include Omdurman, Juba, Port Sudan, Darfur, Kassala, Abyei and Kosti.

Sudan economy is based on oil, agriculture, services, tourism and other industries. The Nile River that flows through Sudan, creates fertile lands along its banks.

Sudan attracts lots of visitors each year who come to enjoy history, Nile cruises, desert safaris, nature adventures and other activities.

Sudan has a wealth of archaeological ruins from ancient Sudan civilizations, mainly the Kingdom of Kush. Famous monuments and archaeological findings are the Nubian pyramids, palaces and temples in the Nile valley, and the World heritage sites of Jebel Barkal, and the Napatan Region.

Sudan has several national parks, marine parks, natural reserves and bird sanctuaries, inclduing Wadi Howar National Park, Radom National Park, Dinder National Park and Sanganeb Marine Park.

The population of Sudan is around 45 millions. The languages spoken in Sudan are Arabic, English, Nubian, and diverse local dialects and languages.