Africa/Northern Africa
Sudan
Khartoum
51.7 Mio
1 886 068 km²
Sudanese pound
Coastal
Arabic, English
Historical Events
1899 - Anglo-Egyptian Condominium
Under British pressure, Egypt agreed to share sovereignty over Sudan with the UK.
1952 - Egyptian Revolution
The revolution toppled the monarchy and demanded withdrawal of British forces from Egypt and Sudan.
1956 - Sudanese Independence
On January 1, Sudan was declared an independent state.
2011 - Independence of South Sudan
The conflict and negotiations led to the independence of South Sudan from Sudan.
2018 - Protests Against Bashir
Nationwide protests erupted demanding the resignation of President Omar al-Bashir.
2019 - Coup d'état Against Bashir
On April 11, the military ousted and imprisoned President Omar al-Bashir.
2020 - End of Sharia Law
Sudan transitioned from applying Sharia law to becoming a secular state.
2023 - Third Civil War
Sudan entered a third civil war between the SAF and the RSF.