What is the Capital of Sudan?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The capital city of Sudan is Khartoum. Sudan is located in Northern Africa, Africa, with a population of 51,662,000. The official currency is the Sudanese pound and the primary language spoken is Arabic.
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Khartoum at a glance
| Capital city | Khartoum |
|---|---|
| Country | Sudan (Republic of the Sudan) |
| Region | Northern Africa, Africa |
| Country population | 51,662,000 (28th largest on this site) |
| Standard time | UTC+02:00 |
| Currency | Sudanese pound (SDG) |
| Calling code | +249 |
| Emergency number | 112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide) |
| Driving side | Right |
Capitals of countries bordering Sudan
- Bangui, capital of Central African Republic
- N'Djamena, capital of Chad
- Cairo, capital of Egypt
- Asmara, capital of Eritrea
- Addis Ababa, capital of Ethiopia
- Tripoli, capital of Libya
- Juba, capital of South Sudan
Sudan in context
- Sudan covers 1,886,068 km², making it the 15th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 27 people per km² ranks 156th of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- It shares a land border with 7 countries: Central African Republic, Chad, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Libya, South Sudan.
- With 51,662,000 people, Sudan holds about 19.7% of the population of Northern Africa.
- That is roughly 3.5% of the Africa total counted on this site.
- With 2 official languages, Sudan has more than most countries on this site.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Sudan is a member state of the United Nations.
Capital of Sudan — FAQ
What is the capital of Sudan?
The capital of Sudan is Khartoum.
Is Khartoum the largest city in Sudan?
Yes — Khartoum is both the capital and the largest city of Sudan.
What country is Khartoum in?
Khartoum is the capital city of Sudan.
What continent is Khartoum in?
Khartoum, the capital of Sudan, is located in Africa.
Is Khartoum the capital of Sudan?
Yes — Khartoum is the capital of Sudan (official name: Republic of the Sudan).
Khartoum is the capital of which country?
Khartoum is the capital of Sudan, in Northern Africa.
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