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  • Sudan, Africa's third-largest country, is located in Northeast Africa, bordering Egypt, Libya, Chad, CAR, South Sudan, Ethiopia, and Eritrea, with a Red Sea coastline.
  • Geographically, Sudan features deserts like the Libyan and Nubian, arid grasslands, and is defined by the confluence of the Blue and White Nile rivers at Khartoum.
  • A UN Women report indicates sexual violence against women has quadrupled in Sudan over three years amidst the ongoing conflict.

In Summary

Sudan (Capital- Khartoum)

According to a report by UN Women, sexual violence against women ‘quadruples’ in three years during the ongoing conflict in Sudan.

Political Features

  • It is the third largest country in Africa after Algeria and Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
  • Location: Northeast Africa.
  • Bordering Countries: Egypt (north), Libya (northwest), Chad (west), Central African Republic (southwest), South Sudan (south), Ethiopia (southeast), Eritrea (east).
  • Coastline: Along the Red Sea.
  • Important Regions: Darfur, abyei, kordofan.

Geographical Features

  • Much of Sudan consists of deserts and arid grasslands (Savanna)
  • Major Deserts: Libyan desert, Nubian desert.
  • Key Rivers:  Nile River (Blue Nile and White Nile meet at Khartoum), Atbarah River. 
  • Major Mountains: Marrah Mountains, Red Sea Hills, Nuba mountains
    • Highest Peak: Deriba crater (3,042 m).
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Nile River

The longest river in Africa and historically the longest river in the world. It flows northwards through northeastern Africa and drains into the Mediterranean Sea. Its two major tributaries are the White Nile and the Blue Nile, which meet in Khartoum, Sudan.

Savanna

A grassland ecosystem characterized by grasses and scattered trees, typically found in tropical or subtropical regions with distinct wet and dry seasons. It supports a diverse range of wildlife.

UN Women

The United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women. It works to advance women's rights and gender equality. Potential overlapping functions with other UN agencies are being examined for institutional synergy.

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