Sudan
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Capital
Khartoum
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Local time
22:40
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Population
39.58 m
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Driving side
Right
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Calling code
+249
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Currency
£ SDG (pound)
Sudan
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Capital
Khartoum
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Local time
22:40
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Population
39.58 m
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Driving side
Right
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Calling code
+249
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Currency
£ SDG (pound)
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Average Salary
$ 650
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Petrol price
€ 0.82 pl
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Precipitation
250mm /year
Geography & travel
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Country Area
1 861 484 km2
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Protected Area
2%
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Forest Area
8%
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Agricultural area
28%
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Railways
4313km
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Annual air passengers
292 843
Population
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Ethnicity
black - 52 %
Arab - 39 %
Beja - 6 %
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Religion
Islam - 70 %
Islam - 70 %
indigenous - 25 %
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Literacy rates
53.5%
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Languages
Arabic
English
Nubian
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Armed Forces
264 300
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Murders
7 per 100k
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Alcohol consumption
2.7 l/person
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Diabetes
8.9%
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Malaria
37%
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Tuberculosis
88 per 100k
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HIV
0.2%
Economy
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Industries
oil, cotton ginning, textiles, cement, edible oils, sugar, soap distilling, shoes, petroleum refining
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Agriculture
cotton, groundnuts (peanuts), sorghum, millet, wheat, gum arabic, sugarcane, cassava (tapioca), mangoes
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Natural Resources
petroleum, iron ore, copper, chromium ore, zinc, tungsten, mica, silver, gold
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Energy Import
-9%
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Natural Resources
petroleum, iron ore, copper, chromium ore, zinc, tungsten, mica, silver, gold
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Renewable Energy
62%
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CO2 Emissions
15 365kt
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Ease of Business
170 (Best=1, Worst=200)
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ATMs per 100k people
4
What not to do when visiting Sudan
Don’t forget greetings and leave-takings are interactions with religious overtones - the common expressions all have references to Allah.”Insha Allah” (if Allah wills) is often heard, as is “alhamdu lillah” (may Allah be praised).
Don’t show off with expensive clothes or jewellery in public - keep a low profile to avoid unwanted attention.
Don’t photograph military installations, public utilities, slum areas, or beggars without official permission.
Did you know?
In Sudan, there is a tradition of ‘ghost marriage.’ If a husband dies, his brother takes his place and marries the widow. All begotten children are regarded as descendants of the deceased.
Don’t wear tight and revealing clothes, especially if you’re a woman - non-muslim women are expected to wear a veil or cover their heads. Dress modestly.
Don’t be a victim of mosquito-borne diseases - protect yourself against bites by mosquitoes.
Don’t forget food is an essential part of many social interactions. When invited to someone’s home, check with the host, before accepting the invitation, whether the wife is also invited.
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