Home / Countries / Sudan Sudan is a country in Africa. Its capital city is Khartoum. It has a population of around 41,801,533 people. The main language is Arabic and the official currency is the Sudanese pound. It shares land borders with 7 countries.
Sudan is a country in Africa. Its capital is Khartoum. It has a population of 41,801,533, bordering 7 countries. The official language is Arabic. The official currency is the Sudanese pound. Where is Sudan?
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Sudan at a glance
Capital Khartoum
Population 41.8M
Currency Sudanese pound
Language Arabic
Continent Africa
Coastline Yes The flag of Sudan This is the national flag of Sudan. Learn to spot it in a timed challenge — see a flag, pick the country, beat the clock.
Play Guess the Flag → Frequently asked questions about Sudan What is the capital of Sudan? The capital of Sudan is Khartoum.
What continent is Sudan in? Sudan is located in Africa.
What is the population of Sudan? Sudan has a population of approximately 41,801,533 people.
What is the currency of Sudan? The official currency of Sudan is the Sudanese pound.
What language is spoken in Sudan? The main language spoken in Sudan is Arabic.
What is the flag of Sudan? Sudan's national flag is shown on this page. You can see the flag design and test your recognition in the DodoThinks flag quiz.
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