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Sudan
ISD CODE: +249
Time Zone: GMT +2
Area: 2 505 800 sq. kms. ( 967 489 sq. mi.) The largest country in Africa.
Capital: Khartoum
Main towns: Orndurman, Juba, Wadi Medani, Kassala, Kosti, Port Sudan.
Population: 26.7 million
Languages: Arabic (official), local dialects.
General information: Sudan borders the Red Sea, and is bounded by; Egypt, Libya, Chad, C.A.R., Congo D.R. , Uganda, Kenya, Ethiopia, and Eritrea. The country ranges from desert in the North, grassy plains and swamps in the central region, and lush tropical areas in the South A low level of industrialisation, and the great distances between towns is a disadvantage to development.
Exports: Cotton, gum Arabic, sesame seed, peanuts, sorghum.
Mining: Limited to salt, chromium, and small amounts of gold. At least six overseas companies, mainly American are exploring for oil.
Government contacts:
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Fax: + 249 11 777 268
Ministry of Finance and Economy
P.O. Box 298,
Khartourn.
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