Sudan - Wikipedia
The country's name Sudan is a name given historically to the large Sahel region of West Africa to the immediate west of modern-day Sudan. Historically, Sudan referred to both the geographical region, stretching from Senegal on the Atlantic Coast to Northeast Africa and the modern Sudan.
Sudan | Map, War, Population, Religion, & Facts | Britannica
3 天之前 · Sudan, country located in northeastern Africa at the southern edge of the Sahara. Sudan’s capital, Khartoum, is located roughly in the center of the country, at the junction of the Blue Nile and White Nile rivers. Sudan is one of the largest countries in Africa.
Sudan - The World Factbook
2024年12月29日 · north-eastern Africa, bordering the Red Sea, between Egypt and Eritrea. 15 00 N, 30 00 E. Africa. comparison ranking: total 17. slightly less than one-fifth the size of the US. 853 km. hot and dry; arid desert; rainy season varies by region (April to November) generally flat, featureless plain; desert dominates the north.
Sudan war: A simple guide to what is happening - BBC News
2024年6月13日 · The UN and other major humanitarian groups have issued several dire warnings about the situation in Sudan, accusing the international community of "forgetting" the African country.
Why Sudan’s conflict matters to the rest of the world
2023年4月20日 · Fighting in Sudan between forces loyal to two top generals has put that nation at risk of collapse and could have consequences far beyond its borders. Both sides have tens of thousands of fighters, foreign backers, mineral riches and other resources that could insulate them from sanctions.
Sudan | Map, Geography, & Facts | Britannica
Sudan, the vast tract of open savanna plains extending across Africa between the southern limits of the Sahara (desert) and the northern limits of the equatorial rain forests. The term derives from the Arabic ‘bilad al-sudan’ (‘land of the black peoples’) and …
Sudan Maps & Facts - World Atlas
2023年12月17日 · Sudan is the third largest nation in all of Africa occupying an area of 1,886,068 sq. km. Sudan shares a border with its seven neighbors: South Sudan, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Egypt, Libya, Chad, and the Central African Republic. Sudan also …
What is happening in Sudan? - ABC News
2023年5月31日 · Sudan is on the brink of collapse as forces loyal to two rival generals are battling for control of the resource-rich North African nation. The ongoing conflict has left hundreds of people dead, thousands more wounded and hundreds of thousands displaced, according to figures from the United Nations.
Sudan | Today's latest from Al Jazeera
2024年12月26日 · Stay on top of Sudan latest developments on the ground with Al Jazeera’s fact-based news, exclusive video footage, photos and updated maps.
Sudan Conflict - UN News
Spotlighting crises roiling parts of eastern Africa, the UN deputy chief concluded a regional visit in Adré, Chad, on Friday, calling for global solidarity to tackle famine in Sudan, flooding...