Sudan Travel Guide
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Did you know?
The Sudan has more pyramids than any other country. There are about 223 pyramids on its territory, located in the cities of Al Kurru, Nuri, Gebel Barkal and Meroe. They have steep sides and a height from 66 ft to 98 ft. For comparison, the number of pyramids in Egypt is about 110.
How far is it?
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The distance between Khartoum (SD) and Berlin (DE) is 2757 miles
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Cities and Top Tourist Attractions
From historical cities to picturesque landmarks and fascinating places - don't miss out on these attractions when planning a visit to Sudan
| Miles | Khartoum | Port Sudan | Meroë | Ad-Damazin | Wad Madani | Sennar | Merowe | Atbara |
| Khartoum | - | 414 | 122 | 290 | 105 | 158 | 205 | 173 |
| Port Sudan | 414 | - | 293 | 573 | 432 | 483 | 361 | 250 |
| Meroë | 122 | 293 | - | 358 | 174 | 234 | 166 | 54 |
| Ad-Damazin | 290 | 573 | 358 | - | 191 | 132 | 492 | 409 |
| Wad Madani | 105 | 432 | 174 | 191 | - | 61 | 302 | 227 |
| Sennar | 158 | 483 | 234 | 132 | 61 | - | 361 | 287 |
| Merowe | 205 | 361 | 166 | 492 | 302 | 361 | - | 152 |
| Atbara | 173 | 250 | 54 | 409 | 227 | 287 | 152 | - |
Best Ways to Experience Sudan
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Facts and Figures
Fundamental socio-economic statistical data pertaining to the country
Population | 34 / 231 Ranking | 43 849 260 Sudanese Arab (approximately 70%), Fur, Beja, Nuba, Fallata |
Area | 17 / 230 Ranking | 728.2 thous. mi² It is approximately 528% of the territory of Germany. |
Life expectancy | 161 / 196 Ranking | 66.8 Life expectancy expressed in years.men 64.6women 69.1 |
Median age | 14 / 157 Ranking | 18.3 Average age of population expressed in years.men 18.1women 18.5 |
Population growth | 17 / 172 Ranking | 2.55% The difference between live births and deaths. A negative value means natural loss. |
Literacy | 112 / 131 Ranking | 60.7% Ability to read, write and count.men 65.4%women 56.1% |
GDP | 153 / 194 Ranking | 4 244 INT$ GDP per capita is gross domestic product converted to international dollars (Int$) using purchasing power parity rates and divided by total population. |
South Sudan