Sudan's History of Conflict
Sudan has been plagued by conflict for decades. Two north-south civil wars have wiped out 1.5 million people, and the ongoing conflict in Darfur has displaced two million people and killed over 200,000. Last month, the military ousted veteran President Omar al-Bashir and swore in a new leader, Lieutenant-General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, as the country's new president. While the military said it would oversee a two-year transition to civilian rule, opposition groups have pushed for a faster time frame.
Map of Sudan
A Map of Sudan is a useful tool to help you find the country's most important landmarks. The country is relatively flat but the southern region is covered with desert. The highest peak is Deriba Caldera, found in the Marra Mountains. The country's water supply comes primarily from the Nile River, and Lake Nasser is a large reservoir on the Nile. You can customize a map of Sudan to suit your needs and tastes.
Major Rivers
The Sudan is a country with several rivers. Most of the major rivers are less than 500 miles in length, and share borders with Ethiopia and South Sudan. One of the largest, the Nile river, originates in Sudan and has two tributaries in the country. In addition to the Nile, Sudan also has several smaller rivers. The following are a few of them. They are important to the country's economy. Below are some facts about each river.
Major Cities
The largest cities in Sudan are listed below in order of population. These figures are as of 2006 and may vary slightly. They are usually based on the total population of a city. For further details, refer to the Wikipedia entry for the city. The population of a city is usually a rough estimate based on census data. If the population is too large or small, you may want to consider other options for traveling to Sudan. In this case, a smaller city is the better choice.
Population
The population of Sudan is about 80 million people, making it one of the most populous countries in the world. The country is located in northeastern Africa. Its borders are shared with the Central African Republic to the southwest, Chad to the west, Egypt to the north, Eritrea to the northeast, Ethiopia to the southeast, Libya to the northwest, South Sudan to the southwest, and the Red Sea. The country is divided into ten states, each with a unique history and culture.
Conflict between North and South
The conflict between the north and south of Sudan has re-emerged as of 1983, re-shaping itself into a typical ethno-religious war between Arabs and Muslims, or between Africans and Christians. The nature of the conflict has been largely ignored by Western media, but it is clear that it is far more complex than that. As the conflict rages on, it must be addressed if lasting peace is to be achieved.
