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Jazīrah, Al- — ▪ region, Middle East (Arabic: “Island”), the northern reaches of Mesopotamia, now making up part of northern Iraq and extending into eastern Turkey and extreme northeastern Syria. The region lies between the Euphrates and Tigris rivers and … Universalium
Sudan — This article is about the country. For the geographical region, see Sudan (region). For the state that seceded from Sudan, see South Sudan. For other uses, see Sudan (disambiguation). Republic of the Sudan جمهورية السودان Jumhūrīyat as Sūdān … Wikipedia
Sudan, The — officially Republic of the Sudan Country, North Africa. Area: 966,757 sq mi (2,503,890 sq km). Population (2002 est.): 37,090,000. Capital: Khartoum. Muslim Arab ethnic groups live in the northern and central two thirds of the country, while… … Universalium
Sudan, history of the — Introduction history of the area from prehistoric and ancient times to the present. Ancient Nubia The earliest inhabitants of what is now The Sudan can be traced to African peoples who lived in the vicinity of Khartoum in Mesolithic times… … Universalium
Sudán — Este artículo trata sobre el país africano. Para los colorantes homónimos, véase Sudán III y Sudán IV. جمهورية السودان Yumhūriyyat al Sūdān Republic of Sudan República del Sudán … Wikipedia Español
Sudan — /sooh dan /, n. 1. a region in N Africa, S of the Sahara and Libyan deserts, extending from the Atlantic to the Red Sea. 2. Republic of the. Formerly, Anglo Egyptian Sudan. a republic in NE Africa, S of Egypt and bordering on the Red Sea: a… … Universalium
Sudan People's Armed Forces — Sudanese Armed Forces Flag of Sudan Service branches Land Forces, Navy (including Marines),[1] … Wikipedia
Districts of Sudan — Sudan This article is part of the series: Politics and government of Sudan Constitution President Omar al Bashir … Wikipedia
Media of Sudan — Sudan has a large number of local and national newspapers. The major national dailies are published in Arabic or English. Sudan Television broadcasts sixty hours of programming a week. The Sudan National Broadcasting Corporation airs radio… … Wikipedia
Geography of Sudan — The cities, towns and selected villages of Sudan and South Sudan Satellite image of Sudan … Wikipedia
