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Sudan quiz
Sudan is in 7 of our quizzes: flag, outline, one number, one trivia question, the Africa map and 2 Explorer photos. The capital is Khartoum.
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8 questions about Sudan only, mixed from every pack it appears in. Scored on the spot.
Sudan at a glance
| Capital | Khartoum |
|---|---|
| Continent | Africa |
| Location | North-eastern Africa, bordering the Red Sea, between Egypt and Eritrea |
| Population | 50 million (2024 estimate), 30th of 196 |
| Area | 1,861,484 km², 15th of 196 |
| People per km² | 27 |
| Land borders | South Sudan (2,158 km), Chad (1,403 km), Egypt (1,276 km), Ethiopia (744 km), Eritrea (682 km), Libya (382 km), Central African Republic (174 km) |
| Coastline | 853 km |
| Highest point | Jabal Marrah, 3,042 m |
| Official languages | English and Arabic |
| Currency | Sudanese pound |
| Flag colours | red, white, black and green |
| Drives on the | right |
| Calling code | +249 |
| Largest cities | Khartoum (6.3 million), Nyala (1.1 million) |
| Terrain | Generally flat, featureless plain; desert dominates the north |
| Climate | Hot and dry; arid desert; rainy season varies by region (April to November) |
| Where the name comes from | The name derives from the Arabic balad-as-sudan, meaning "Land of the Black [peoples]" |
| In our quizzes | 7 packs |
Of 7 land neighbours, South Sudan shares the longest border with Sudan (2,158 km) and the Central African Republic the shortest (174 km); there are also 853 km of coast. By area Sudan is 15th of 196 countries, just behind Indonesia and ahead of Libya.
Facts from the CIA World Factbook and Wikidata; questions from our quiz packs. Updated .
Where it is
Places to find
2 in Explorer
A flat-topped sacred mountain by the Nile, ringed by Nubian pyramids.
Photo: LassiHU / CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons licence
Steep-sided Nubian pyramids on the edge of the Sahara.
Photo: Ahmed Amir / CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons licenceQuestions we ask
2| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Which country is home to the most pyramids in the world? | Sudan |
| What is the area of Sudan? (in thousand km²) | 1,861 thousand km² |
The Sudan questions
In the flag round the other choices are Egypt, Ethiopia and Chad. Ethiopia, Egypt and Chad again for the outline.
One trivia question is “Which country is home to the most pyramids in the world?” (Sudan). Numbers: an area of 1,861 thousand square kilometres. Explorer has 2 Sudan photos: Jebel Barkal and Pyramids of Meroë.
Every Sudan question, with streaks and a leaderboard, is in the app.
PlayQuestions and answers
What is the capital of Sudan?
The capital of Sudan is Khartoum.
Which continent is Sudan in?
Sudan is in Africa.
What is the population of Sudan?
About 50 million (2024 estimate).
Which countries border Sudan?
Sudan borders South Sudan, Chad, Egypt, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Libya and the Central African Republic.
What is the highest point in Sudan?
Jabal Marrah, at 3,042 m.
What is the official language of Sudan?
There are 2: English and Arabic.