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Capital of Sudan: Khartoum — Facts & 5-Question Quiz

The capital of Sudan is Khartoum. Sudan sits in Africa, has a population of 46,874,204, and uses the SDG. Official languages include Arabic, English.

Quick facts

  • Capital: Khartoum
  • Continent: Africa
  • Population: ~46,874,204
  • Area: 1,861,484 km²
  • Population density: 25.2 people per km²
  • Official languages: Arabic, English
  • Currency: SDG
  • ISO code: SD

How big is Sudan?

By population, Sudan ranks 32nd in the world, holding roughly 0.59% of all people on Earth. By land area it ranks 15th.

Those two numbers rarely match, and the gap between them is the interesting part. Sudan has 25.2 people per square kilometre, which is about 2.4 times below the world average of 59.4. It is more spacious than its population alone would suggest.

Within Africa, Sudan is the 9th most populous country of 54.

Countries of a similar size

The two countries closest to Sudan in population are Uganda (47,249,585) and Argentina (46,234,830).

By land area, its closest counterparts are Indonesia (1,904,569 km²) and Libya (1,759,540 km²).

Comparisons like these are worth more than raw figures when you are trying to remember them. A number on its own is hard to hold; a number next to a country you already have a feel for is much easier.

Language and currency

Arabic is spoken officially in 25 countries in this dataset, including Algeria, Bahrain, Chad, Comoros and Djibouti, and 19 others.

Sudan uses the SDG, and it is the only country that does, which makes the currency name a reliable one-to-one clue.

How to remember Sudan

Khartoum is where two rivers meet: the White Nile and the Blue Nile join there to form the Nile. K for Khartoum, K for 'Knot' where the two Niles tie together.

The flag of Sudan: red, white, black and green

🇸🇩 The flag is three horizontal stripes of red, white and black, with a green triangle at the hoist. Red stands for the struggle for freedom, white for peace, light and love, black for the people, and green for Islam, farming and prosperity. The design is based on the flag of the Arab Revolt.

Region and neighbours

Sudan is a large country in northeast Africa on the Red Sea, crossed by the River Nile. It shares land borders with 7 countries: Egypt, Libya, Chad, Central African Republic, South Sudan, Ethiopia and Eritrea.

Three facts about Sudan

  1. Khartoum stands where the White Nile, from Lake Victoria, meets the Blue Nile, from Lake Tana in Ethiopia.
  2. The pyramids at Meroë were built by the rulers of the ancient Kingdom of Kush.
  3. South Sudan became independent from Sudan on 9 July 2011, and Sudan is still Africa's third-largest country by area.

Sources: Wikipedia: Sudan, Wikipedia: Flag of Sudan, Wikipedia: Khartoum, Wikipedia: Nubian pyramids, CIA World Factbook.

Quiz yourself on Sudan

Sudan capital quiz

  1. What is the capital of Sudan 🇸🇩?

    • Maseru
    • Khartoum
    • Nouakchott
    • Juba
    Show answer

    Khartoum

  2. What is the capital of Uganda 🇺🇬?

    • Kampala
    • Asmara
    • Juba
    • Mbabane
    Show answer

    Kampala

  3. What is the capital of Algeria 🇩🇿?

    • Algiers
    • Addis Ababa
    • Pretoria
    • Khartoum
    Show answer

    Algiers

  4. What is the capital of Kenya 🇰🇪?

    • Bissau
    • Nairobi
    • Cairo
    • Asmara
    Show answer

    Nairobi

  5. What is the capital of Morocco 🇲🇦?

    • Bangui
    • Rabat
    • Brazzaville
    • Addis Ababa
    Show answer

    Rabat

Sudan in Africa

The largest countries by population sharing this continent are Nigeria, Ethiopia, Egypt and Democratic Republic of the Congo.

If you are learning capitals region by region — far more effective than working alphabetically — Africa is the block Sudan belongs to, and its neighbours are the ones worth learning alongside it.

Try the Country to Capital Quiz, or the harder reverse direction. There is also a full country profile for Sudan.

Frequently asked questions

What is the capital of Sudan?

The capital of Sudan is Khartoum.

What is the population of Sudan?

About 46,874,204, making it the 32nd most populous country in the world.

How big is Sudan?

1,861,484 square kilometres, ranking 15th by land area, at a density of 25.2 people per square kilometre.

What currency does Sudan use?

The SDG, which no other country uses.

What are the colours of the Sudan flag?

The flag of Sudan is three horizontal stripes of red, white and black, with a green triangle at the hoist. Red stands for the struggle for freedom, white for peace, light and love, black for the people, and green for Islam, farming and prosperity. The design is based on the flag of the Arab Revolt.

Which countries border Sudan?

Sudan shares land borders with Egypt, Libya, Chad, Central African Republic, South Sudan, Ethiopia and Eritrea.

How can I remember the capital of Sudan?

Khartoum is where two rivers meet: the White Nile and the Blue Nile join there to form the Nile. K for Khartoum, K for 'Knot' where the two Niles tie together.

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