Sudan is actually the tenth largest country in the world The Republic of the Sudan, commonly referred to as simply Sudan, is a large country in Northeast Africa. Sudan is actually the tenth largest country in the world, with a total surface of 967,495 sq mi (2,505,813 km²). Sudan has a total population of 36,992,490, which is relatively low for a country of this size. The capital city, Khartoum, m
eaning "Elephant Trunk," is the economic center of the country, but not the largest city. Khartoum holds the largest airport in Sudan, all the main universities, and the largest and most modern hotels. Khartoum North (BAHRY) is the industrial center of the country.
