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Sudan

Sudan forms a semi-arid transition zone between the Sahara on the north and the wet tropical region on the south.

There are mostly deserts and scrubland in the north with grass land and savannah to the south.

The name Sudan (Arabic,''black'') is a reference to the black people who historically have lived in the region.


This picture is from Encarta.

Sudan's population is up to 25,923,00 in 1991.

Their capital city is Khartoum and their largest city is Omdurman.

Their language is Arabic.

Their main products are : peanuts, cotton, millet, sesame, sorghum and sugarcane.

Sudan's religion is Muslim, Christian and animist.

Their currency is Sudanese pounds.

 

Bibliography :

Encarta
World Book
The Times Atlas of the World.

Research by Kate, Jacque and Georgia 3G!

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