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Sudan
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Sudan (name) means a country in northeastern Africa, south of Egypt, with a long and turbulent political history. Example: “Sudan gained independence from Britain and Egypt in 1956.”
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A country in northeastern Africa, south of Egypt, with a long and turbulent political history.
"Sudan gained independence from Britain and Egypt in 1956."
How to use Sudan
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA large country in northeastern Africa.
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Word forms
- Plural
- Sudans
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_____ gained independence from Britain and Egypt in 1956.
Etymology
From Arabic bilad as-sudan, "land of the black people."
Frequently asked questions
What does “Sudan” mean?
The word “Sudan” means a country in northeastern Africa, south of Egypt, with a long and turbulent political history. In plain terms, a large country in northeastern Africa.
How do you pronounce “Sudan”?
“Sudan” is pronounced soo-DAHN (/suˈdæn/ in IPA).
How do you use “Sudan” in a sentence?
Here is “Sudan” used in a sentence: “Sudan gained independence from Britain and Egypt in 1956.”
What part of speech is “Sudan”?
“Sudan” is a name.
Where does the word “Sudan” come from?
The word “Sudan” comes from Arabic. From Arabic bilad as-sudan, "land of the black people.".
Is “Sudan” a common word?
“Sudan” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the difference between Sudan and South Sudan?
Sudan is a country in northeastern Africa, south of Egypt. South Sudan is a separate nation that gained independence from Sudan in 2011. They are now two distinct states.
What is the capital of Sudan?
The capital of Sudan is Khartoum, which lies where the Blue Nile and White Nile meet. It is the country's largest city and its political and commercial center.
What do you call someone from Sudan?
A person from Sudan is called a Sudanese. The same word serves as the singular, the plural, and the adjective, as in "Sudanese culture."
Where is Sudan located?
Sudan sits in northeastern Africa, directly south of Egypt, and borders the Red Sea to the northeast. The River Nile runs through the country.
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