Sudan
Geographic & General info
- Capital: Khartoum
- Population: approx. 48.1 million
- Languages: Arabic, English (both official)
- Area: 1,886,068 km²
- Time Zone: UTC+2 (CAT)
- Currency: Sudanese Pound (SDG)
- Flag Colors: Red, white, black with a green triangle
- National Holiday: January 1
- National Anthem: Nahnu Djund Allah Djund El Watan
- Neighboring Countries: Egypt, Libya, Chad, Central African Republic, South Sudan, Ethiopia, Eritrea
Top 15 Largest Cities
- Omdurman
- Khartoum
- Khartoum North (Bahri)
- Port Sudan
- Kassala
- El Obeid
- Nyala
- Wad Madani
- El Fasher
- Gedaref
- Kosti
- Geneina
- Rabak
- Ed Dueim
- Atbara
Top 15 Highlights
- Pyramids of Meroë
- Gebel Barkal & Napatan Archaeological Sites
- Sanganeb Marine National Park (Red Sea)
- Confluence of the White and Blue Nile (Khartoum)
- Naqa Temple Complex
- Musawwarat es-Sufra
- Temple of Soleb
- Dungonab Bay – Mukkawar Island Marine Park
- Taka Mountains (Kassala)
- National Museum of Sudan (Khartoum)
- Omdurman Souq & Tomb of the Mahdi
- Dinder National Park
- Kerma Archaeological Site
- Suakin Historic Coral Port City
- Sabaloka Gorge (Sixth Cataract of the Nile)
Climate and Nature
Sudan experiences a hyper-arid desert climate in the north, transitioning into semi-arid Sahelian and savanna zones toward the south. Its physical environment is dominated by the Nile River flowing northwards, vast desert landscapes like the Nubian Desert, and pristine coral reef marine systems along the Red Sea coast.
Culture and Gastronomy
Sudanese culture is an ancient fusion of Arab traditions and indigenous African Nubian heritage, with hospitality serving as a pillar of social interaction. Culinary staples revolve around sorghum, millet, and lamb. Popular dishes include Ful Medames (stewed fava beans), Kisra (thin sourdough flatbread), Moukhbaza (mashed banana paste), and peanut-based stews.
Economy
Sudan's economy relies heavily on agriculture (producing gum arabic, sesame seeds, and cotton) and livestock farming. Mining forms a key revenue pillar through gold extraction, which ranks as its primary export product alongside maritime trade through Port Sudan.
Did you know?
- Sudan is home to over 200 pyramids, containing significantly more individual pyramid structures than Egypt.
- The capital city of Khartoum sits directly at the confluence where the White Nile and Blue Nile merge to form the main Nile River.
- Sudan is the world's leading exporter of gum arabic, an essential natural emulsifier harvested from acacia trees.
- The sacred mountain Gebel Barkal was revered in antiquity as the earthly residence of the supreme god Amun by the Kingdom of Kush.
- Sanganeb Atoll in the Red Sea features the region's only coral-atoll lighthouse structure and is designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Live footage: Discover Sudan via webcams and livestreams
Watch the most current webcams in Sudan and enjoy real-time footage from beautiful locations. Whether you want to check the current weather, see the crowds at points of interest, or simply want to daydream with a livestream from Sudan: our interactive map points you to the best camera viewpoints.
All webcam locations in Sudan: Weather & Info
In the list below you'll find all available webcams from Sudan in alphabetical order. Click on a city for the full live connection, current temperature, wind speed and local weather conditions for that specific place.
