Republic of Sudan

ountry Facts

• Full name: Republic of Sudan
• Population: 43.2 million (UN, 2010)
• Capital: Khartoum
• Area: 2.5 million sq km (966,757 sq miles)
• Major languages: Arabic, English (official), others
• Major religions: Islam, Christianity, Animism
• Life expectancy: 58 years (men), 61 years (women) (UN)
• Monetary unit: Sudanese pound
• Main exports: Oil, cotton, sesame, livestock and hides, gum arabic
• GNI per capita: US $1,220 (World Bank, 2009)
• Internet domain: .sd
• International dialing code: +249