Culture
This thin fermented bread made from sorghum or millet is a staple of Sudanese meals, similar to Ethiopian injera.
What is kisra?
These two tributaries, one originating in Ethiopia and one in Uganda, merge at Khartoum to form the Nile River.
What are the Blue Nile and White Nile?
Sudan gained independence from joint British and Egyptian rule in this year, becoming Africa's first post-colonial independent nation.
What is 1956?
Sudan's main export and economic resource comes from this fossil fuel discovered in the 1970s.
What is oil?
Sudan's wetlands and river systems provide habitat for these large reptiles with powerful jaws, also found in the Nile.
What are crocodiles?
Sudanese women often wear this colorful wraparound garment
What is a toub (or thobe)?
Sudan shares its longest border with this country to its south, which gained independence in 2011.
What is South Sudan?
The ancient Kingdom of Kush, based in what is now Sudan, was known for its wealth in this precious metal used for jewelry and trade.
What is gold?
In October 2021, this type of military action disrupted Sudan's democratic transition, causing international condemnation.
What is a coup (or coup d'état)?
Sudan's Dinder National Park is home to these large African mammals known for their long trunks.
What are elephants?
This strong, spiced coffee flavored with ginger and cinnamon is traditionally served in tiny cups at Sudanese gatherings
What is jabana?
This desert in eastern Sudan, located between the Nile and the Red Sea, is known for its harsh climate and nomadic populations.
What is the Nubian Desert?
Before British colonial rule, Sudan was part of this empire based in Turkey that controlled much of the Middle East.
What is the Ottoman Empire?
Sudan normalized relations with Israel in 2020 as part of these U.S.-brokered agreements named after someone revered in Christianity, Judaism, and Islam.
What are the Abraham Accords?
The Sudanese savanna is home to these spotted big cats, the fastest land animals on Earth.
What are cheetahs?
This ancient form of wrestling, popular in Sudan's Nuba Mountains, involves competitors covered in ash fighting in ceremonial matches.
What is Nuba wrestling?
The Marrah Mountains, Sudan's highest peaks reaching over 10,000 feet, are located in this western region.
What is Darfur?
This military officer led a coup in 1989 and ruled Sudan as dictator for 30 years before being ousted in 2019.
Who is Omar al-Bashir?
Sudan's Second Civil War lasted from 1983 to 2005, primarily fought between the northern government and rebels in this region.
What is southern Sudan (or the south)?
Sudan's Red Sea Marine National Park protects these underwater "rainforests" made of calcium carbonate structures built by tiny animals.
What are coral reefs?
The Rashaida people of eastern Sudan, originally from Arabia, are known for wearing distinctive face veils decorated with these shiny objects.
What are coins?
These six numbered cataracts, or rapids, on the Nile River historically marked territorial divisions in Nubia and Sudan, with the sixth at this location.
What is Sabaloka
The 1898 Battle of Omdurman near Khartoum saw British forces under this general defeat the Mahdist forces, establishing colonial control.
Who is Herbert Kitchener?
In December 2020, Sudan was officially removed from this U.S. list, opening doors for international investment and aid.
What is the State Sponsors of Terrorism list (or terror list)?
These seasonal dust storms can reduce visibility to near zero and cover everything in fine sand.
What are haboobs?