Geography and History
Where is Sudan located?
Sudan is located in northeastern Africa, bordered by Egypt to the north, the Red Sea to the northeast, Eritrea and Ethiopia to the east, South Sudan to the south, the Central African Republic to the southwest, Chad to the west, and Libya to the northwest.
What is the official name of Sudan?
The Republic of the Sudan
What is the capital of Sudan?
Khartoum
How many countries does Sudan border?
9
Which two major rivers flow through Sudan?
The Nile and the White Nile
What is the largest desert in Sudan?
The Nubian Desert
When did Sudan gain independence from the United Kingdom?
January 1, 1956
What was the name of the ancient civilization that flourished in Sudan around 2500-1500 BC?
The Kingdom of Kush
In what year did South Sudan gain independence from Sudan?
July 9, 2011
People and Culture
What is the official language of Sudan?
Arabic
What is the predominant religion in Sudan?
Islam
What is the national dish of Sudan?
Ful medames (fava beans and fufu)
What is a traditional Sudanese musical instrument?
The oud (lute)
What is the significance of the Meroë pyramids in Sudan?
They were the burial tombs of the ancient Kushite kings and queens.
What is the name of the traditional Sudanese wrestling sport?
Sarab
What is the national flower of Sudan?
Hibiscus sabdariffa
Flora and Fauna
What is the largest mammal found in Sudan?
The giraffe
What is the national bird of Sudan?
The secretarybird
What is known as the "Tree of Gum Arabic" in Sudan?
The Hashab tree (Acacia senegal)
Which national park in Sudan is famous for its black rhinoceros population?
Garamba National Park
What is the nickname for the Nile region of Sudan?
The "Land of Two Niles"
Economy and Current Events
What is the main export of Sudan?
Gold
What is the primary source of energy in Sudan?
Hydropower
What is the currency used in Sudan?
The Sudanese pound
What is the current head of state of Sudan?
Abdel Fattah al-Burhan (Transitional Sovereignty Council Chairman)
What is the name of the ongoing peace process in Sudan?
Juba Peace Agreement
What are some of the major challenges facing Sudan today?
Economic instability, conflict, food insecurity, and displacement.
What is the name of the UN peacekeeping mission in Sudan?
United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA)
What is a major agricultural product grown in Sudan?
Sorghum
What is the significance of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam for Sudan?
It raises concerns about water security and electricity generation for Sudan.
What is a traditional Sudanese greeting?
"As-salam alaykum!" (Peace be upon you)