Geography and Location
Location: Northeast Africa
Borders: Egypt, Libya, Chad, Central African Republic, South Sudan, Ethiopia, Eritrea, and the Red Sea
Area: About 1.88 million square kilometers (one of the largest countries in Africa)
Climate:
Mostly desert and semi-desert in the north
Savanna and more fertile areas in the south
Major River: The Nile River (White Nile and Blue Nile), which is central to life and agriculture
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? Population and Culture
Population: Around 45 million
Ethnic diversity: Very high (Arab, Nubian, Beja, Fur, Zaghawa, and many other groups)
Official language: Arabic
Lifestyle:
Family-oriented
Strong tradition of hospitality
Music and poetry play an important cultural role
Traditional clothing: Jalabiya (men), Thobe/Toob (women)
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☪️ Religion
About 90% Muslim (mostly Sunni)
Christian minorities and indigenous beliefs, mainly in southern and border regions
Religion plays a major role in law, culture, and daily life
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⚠️ Current Situation (Political and Economic)
Since April 2023, Sudan has been experiencing a severe internal conflict between the army and the Rapid Support Forces
Consequences include:
A large-scale humanitarian crisis
Millions of displaced people
Shortages of food, medicine, and healthcare services
Economy:
Weak and unstable
Based mainly on agriculture (cotton, sesame, livestock) and partly on gold
Living conditions: Very difficult, with widespread poverty and high inflation
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? Summary
Sudan is a country with an ancient history, rich cultural diversity, and significant natural resources, but decades of political instability and armed conflict have prevented development. The country is currently facing one of the most difficult periods in its history.