Sudan

Sudan contains an extraordinary concentration of ancient Nubian pyramids and archaeological sites.

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Why go

Capital: Khartoum

Currency: Sudanese Pound (SDG)

Languages: Arabic & English

Best time: Nov–Feb

Weather: Predominantly hot and arid

Top attractions: Meroë Pyramids • Jebel Barkal • Nubian Desert • Nile confluence • Suakin

Nature: Nile River • Nubian Desert • Red Sea coast • mountains

Quick fact: Sudan contains an extraordinary concentration of ancient Nubian pyramids and archaeological sites.