Officially The Republic of Sudan.
45 million people live here in its 729,000 square miles.
It is Africa's 3rd largest country.
It's history dates back to the Pharaohs. We know about the pyramids in Egypt...but did you know Sudan also has pyramids?
Well, now you do.
These are the Nubian Pyramids.
Tour
https://youtu.be/J0Lf1ofmaOo
and Inside
https://youtu.be/JUl41Oj3tSQ
The country's name is derived from Arabic...and means Land of the Blacks.
Sudan has been under the present rule from 1956 to today. although there was briefly a coup in 1969 and the War of Dafur in 2003.
As African countries go...it has been rather stable.
Its coastline borders the Red Sea.
Red Sea
https://youtu.be/HS2SSFh7viU
The capital city, Khartoum, is where the White Nile and the Blue Nile rivers meet and form the mighty Nile.
The fork which gives rise to the Nile.
Where The
Nile Splits
https://youtu.be/Ia7c5nXiv5k
The dry desert regions are subject to frequent sandstorms (known as haboob)
https://youtu.be/WJ4R26nutlU
Around 70% of the population here is Arab...with Islam being the primary religion and Arabic the predominate language.
As an aside....I received the Kenyan Coffee and made some as soon as it arrived.
Very strong and good.
Next up: Ethiopia.
Until then....
