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Khartoum

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Name — The capital and largest city of Sudan, located at the confluence of the Blue and White Nile.

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Etymology

Possibly from Arabic خُرْطُوم (ḵurṭūm, “elephant trunk”), but more likely from Arabic قُرْطُم (qurṭum, “safflower”).

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Khartoum” mean?

The word “Khartoum” means the capital and largest city of Sudan, located at the confluence of the Blue and White Nile.

How do you pronounce “Khartoum”?

“Khartoum” is pronounced kah-TOOM (/kɑː(ɹ)ˈtuːm/ in IPA).

How do you use “Khartoum” in a sentence?

Here is “Khartoum” used in a sentence: “They traveled to Khartoum to visit relatives.”

What part of speech is “Khartoum”?

“Khartoum” is a name.

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