Sudan
Republic of the Sudan
"A Northeast African country known for its ancient Nubian civilization and confluence of the Blue and White Niles."
Overview
Key information and facts
Government type
Transitional Sovereignty Council
Capital City
Khartoum
Official Languages
Arabic, English
Population
50.04M
Total Area
1.89M km²
Population Density
26.53 people per km²
Currency
Sudanese pound
Week Start
monday
Driving Side
right
Society
Key social and demographic indicators
Total Population+1.3%
Life Expectancy
Urban Population
Fertility Rate
Internet Users
Economy
Economic and financial indicators
GDP-20.1%
GDP per Capita
Inflation
Unemployment Rate
Gini Index
Frequently Asked Questions About Sudan
What is the capital of Sudan?
Sudan's capital city is Khartoum.
What is the population of Sudan?
As of 2023, the estimated population of Sudan is approximately 50.04M people. This makes it the 30th most populous country out of 192 states.
How large is Sudan?
Sudan spans a total area of approximately 1,886,068 square kilometers (728,214.63 square miles).
Which continent is Sudan in?
Sudan is located in Africa, specifically within the Northern Africa subregion.
What is the GDP of Sudan?
According to estimates from 2023, the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Sudan is approximately $109.27B USD. This ranks Sudan as the 63rd largest economy out of 191 sovereign states worldwide.