States
Al Jazirah · Al Qadarif · Bahr al Jabal · Blue Nile · East Equatoria · Junqali · Kassala · Khartoum · Lakes · North Bahr al Ghazal · North Darfur · North Kurdufan · Northern · Red Sea · River Nile · Sennar · South Darfur · South Kurdufan · Unity · Upper Nile · Warab · West Bahr al Ghazal · West Darfur · West Equatoria · West Kurdufan · White Nile Image File history File links Flag_of_Sudan. ... This is a list of topics related to Sudan. ... States as of 2000 Anglo-Egyptian Sudan had eight mudiriyas, or provinces, which were ambiguous when created but became well defined by the beginning of the Second World War. ... Al Jazirah is one of the 26 wilayat or states of Sudan. ... Al-Qadarif Al Qadarif (Arabic: القضارف, Gadaref, Gadarif or Qadārif) is one of the 26 wilayat or states of Sudan. ... Bahr al Jabal is one of the 26 wilayat or states of Sudan, with an area of 22,956 km2. ... Blue Nile Blue Nile (An Nil al Azraq) is one of the 26 wilayat or states of Sudan. ... East Equatoria East Equatoria (Sharq al Istiwaiyah) is one of the 26 wilayat or states of Sudan. ... Junqali Jonglei (Arabic: جونقلي) is one of the 26 wilayat or states of Sudan. ... Kassala is one of the 26 wilayat or states of Sudan. ... Khartoum Khartoum (also Al Khartum) is one of the 26 wilayat or states of Sudan. ... Lakes (Al Buhayrat) Lakes (Al Buhayrat) is one of the 26 wilayat or states of Sudan. ... North Bahr al Ghazal North Bahr al Ghazal (Shamal Bahr al Ghazal) is one of the 26 wilayat or states of Sudan. ... North Darfur North Darfur (Shamal Darfur) is one of the 26 wilayat or states of Sudan. ... link title North Kurdufan North Kurdufan (Shamal Kurdufan) is one of the 26 wilayat or states of Sudan. ... Northern Northern (Ash Shamaliyah) is one of the 26 wilayat or states of Sudan. ... Red Sea Coast of Sudan Red Sea (Al Bahr al Ahmar) is one of the 26 wilayat or states of Sudan. ... River Nile River Nile (Nahr an Nil) is one of the 26 wilayat or states of Sudan. ... Sennar Sennar is one of the 26 wilayat or states of Sudan. ... South Darfur South Darfur (Janub Darfur) is one of the 26 wilayat or states of Sudan. ... South Kurdufan South Kurdufan (Janub Kurdufan) is one of the 26 wilayat or states of Sudan. ... Unity (Wahda) Unity (Al Wahdah) is one of the 26 wilayat or states of Sudan. ... Upper Nile Upper Nile (Aali an Nil) is one of the 26 wilayat or states of Sudan. ... Warab is the capital of the state of Warab in Sudan. ... West Bahr al Ghazal West Bahr al Ghazal (Gharb Bahr al Ghazal) is one of the 26 wilayat or states of Sudan. ... West Darfur West Darfur (Gharb Darfur) is one of the 26 states of Sudan, and one of three comprising the Darfur region. ... West Equatoria West Equatoria (Gharb al Istiwaiyah) is one of the 26 wilayat or states of Sudan. ... West Kurdufan West Kurdufan (Gharb Kurdufan) is one of the 26 wilayat or states of Sudan. ... White Nile White Nile (An Nil al Abyad) is one of the 26 wilayat or states of Sudan. ...

History
Timeline
Early Sudan · Coming of Islam · The Turkiyah · The Mahdiyah · Anglo-Egyptian rule · Independent Sudan · First Civil War · Nimeiri Era · Second Civil War · Transitional Military Council · Mahdi Coalition Governments
Demographic · Economic · Military The history of Sudan is marked by influences (military and cultural) from neighboring areas (e. ... Aerial view of the Nubian pyramids at Meroe in 2001 This article details the early history of the Sudan region, from prehistoric times up until the coming of Islam shortly after the Prophet Muhammads death in 632. ... In the history of Sudan, the coming of Islam eventually changed the nature of Sudanese society and facilitated the division of the country into north and south. ... This article details the Turkiyah, the period of Turkish reign in the history of Sudan from 1821–1885. ... The Mahdist State, 1881-1898 Developments in Sudan during the late 19th century cannot be understood without reference to the British position in Egypt. ... This article discusses the Anglo-Egyptian rule during the history of Sudan from 1899 to 1955. ... This article details the period of Independent Sudan, January 1, 1956 to May 25, 1969, in the history of Sudan. ... The First Sudanese Civil War was a conflict from 1955 to 1972 between the northern part of Sudan and a south that demanded more regional autonomy. ... On May 25, 1969, several young officers, calling themselves the Free Officers Movement, seized power in Sudan, thus bringing about the Nimeiri era in the history of Sudan. ... Combatants Sudanese Government (North Sudan) Sudan Peoples Liberation Army Commanders Gaafar Nimeiry Sadiq al-Mahdi Omar Hasan Ahmad al-Bashir John Garang Casualties Not Released 1. ... This article details the period of Transitional Military Council, April 1985 to April 1986, in the history of Sudan. ... In June 1986, Sadiq al Mahdi formed a coalition government with the Umma, the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP), the National Islamic Front (NIF), and four southern parties. ...

Politics · Economy · Military
Prime Minister · Foreign relations · Economic history · Transport · Communications · Companies · Merowe Dam · Sudanese dinar · Banks · Taxation · Sudanese Air Force · Military history Politics of Sudan takes place in the framework of an authoritarian republic in which all effective political power is in the hands of President Omar Hassan al-Bashir. ... Sudans primary resources are agricultural, but oil production and export are taking on greater importance since October 2000. ... List of heads of government of The Sudan (Dates in italics indicate de facto continuation of office) Political affiliations NUP - National Unionist Party SSU - Sudanese Socialist Union UMMA - Umma Party Mil - Military n-p - Non-partisan See also List of Presidents of Sudan List of Presidents of the Government of... Sudans administrative boundary with Kenya does not coincide with international boundary, and Egypt asserts its claim to the Halaib Triangle, a barren area of 20,580 km² under partial Sudanese administration that is defined by an administrative boundary which supersedes the treaty boundary of 1899. ... Telephones - main lines in use: 90,000 (2003) Telephones - mobile cellular: 650,000 (2003) Telephone system: large, well-equipped system by regional standards, but barely adequate and poorly maintained by modern standards; cellular communications started in 1996 domestic: consists of microwave radio relay, cable, radiotelephone communications, tropospheric scatter, and a... The Merowe High Dam, also known as Merowe Multi-Purpose Hydro Project or Hamdab Dam, is a large construction project in northern Sudan, about 350km north of the capital Khartoum. ... // The Dinar The dinar is the currency of Sudan. ... The Sudanese Air Force is the air force operated by the Republic of the Sudan. ...

Geography · Demographics
Geology · Mountains · Lakes · Rivers · Volcanoes · Languages · Religion (Islam) · Social order · Ethnic groups · Ethnic minorities · Human rights · States · Cities Map of Sudan The Red Sea in Sudan Location: Northern Africa, bordering the Red Sea, between Egypt and Eritrea Geographic coordinates: 15°00′ N 30°00′ E Map references: Africa Area: total: 2,505,810 km² land: 2. ... In Sudans 1981 census, the population was calculated at 21 million. ... Sufi ritual being performed in Sudan Sudan is a religiously mixed country, although Muslims have dominated national government institutions since independence in 1956. ... Acholi Afitti Amhara Amri Anuak Andang Atwot Avukaya Awlad Hassan Awlad Mana Azande Bai Baka Banda) Bari Batahin Beja Belanda Bor Beta Israel Burun Bviri Dar Sila Daju Dasenach Debri Didinga Dilling Dinka Dongotona Donyiro Dubasiyin Dukpu El Hugeirat Eliri Erenga Fertit Fezara Fongoro Fungor Fur Gaalin Gawamaa Gberi Ghulfan... Human rights organizations have documented a variety of abuses and atrocities carried out by the Sudanese government over the past several years. ... States as of 2000 Anglo-Egyptian Sudan had eight mudiriyas, or provinces, which were ambiguous when created but became well defined by the beginning of the Second World War. ... This is a list of cities in Sudan: Al Fashir Al Qadarif Al Ubayyid Atbara Babanusa Bentiu Bor Delgo Dongola Ed Damazin Ed Dueim Geneina Halaib Juba Kasala Khartoum Khartoum North Kusti (also Kosti) Malakal Malualkon New Halfa Nimule Nyala Omdurman Port Sudan Rabak Sennar Suakin Tonj Wad Madani...

Culture
Art · Literature · Media · Music · Sport Woman with Henna painting in Sudan with a Jabana (coffee can) Sufis, ritual in Khartoum Sudanese culture melds the behaviors, practices, and beliefs of about 600 tribes, communicating in 142 different languages, in a region microcosmic of Africa, with geographic extremes varying from sandy desert to tropical forest. ... Sudan has a rich and unique musical culture. ...

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Dependencies and other territories
British Indian Ocean Territory · Mayotte · Réunion · St. Helena · Somaliland · Western Sahara (SADR) A dependent territory, dependent area or dependency is a territory that does not possess full political independence or sovereignty as a State. ... Types of political territories include: A legally administered territory, which is a non-sovereign geographic area that has come under the authority of another government. ... Military - note: defense is the responsibility of the UK See also : Saint Helena Refer to Saint Helena Article. ... The Military of Somaliland personnel is largely composed of three groups: The former Somaliland National Movement (SNM) guerilla fighters who opposed to former dictator Siad Barres rule. ... Western Sahara (EH in ISO 3166-1) is a region of northwestern Africa, bordering Morocco on the north, Algeria on the northeast, Mauritania to the east and south, and the Atlantic Ocean on the west. ...