Key Facts about Sudan

About Sudan:

• It is the third largest country in
• Bordering Countries: South Sudan, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Egypt, Libya, Chad and Central African Republic.
• It borders the Sahara on the north and extends southward to the forests of West Africa and the Congo River basin.
• It also has a significant coastline along the Red Sea.
• Relief: It is mainly composed of vast plains and plateaus that are drained by the Nile River and its tributaries.
• Much of Sudan consists of deserts and arid grasslands with little in the way of vegetation. Massive plains and plateaus cover most of the nation.
• Highest point: Jabal Marrah 
• Natural Resources: Petroleum; small reserves of iron ore, copper, chromium ore, zinc, tungsten, mica, silver, gold; hydropower
• Capital City: Khartoum, which is located roughly in the centre of the country, at the junction of the Blue Nile and White Nile rivers.