Sudan
Sudan is a country in Africa. Its capital is Khartoum, and it shares land borders with 7 countries.
- Capital
- Khartoum
- Region
- Africa
- Area
- 1,849,481 km² Number 15 of 193 by size
- Land borders
- 7 countries
What is the capital of Sudan?
The capital of Sudan is Khartoum.
Which countries border Sudan?
Sudan shares land borders with 7 countries: Central African Republic, Chad, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Libya and South Sudan.
| Country | Capital | Distance from Khartoum |
|---|---|---|
 Eritrea | Asmara | 683 km (424 mi) |
 Ethiopia | Addis Ababa | 984 km (611 mi) |
 South Sudan | Juba | 1,189 km (739 mi) |
 Egypt | Cairo | 1,622 km (1,008 mi) |
 Chad | N’Djamena | 1,926 km (1,197 mi) |
 Central African Republic | Bangui | 1,967 km (1,222 mi) |
 Libya | Tripoli | 2,747 km (1,707 mi) |
Distances are between capitals, in a straight line.
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