Omdurman
Omdurman (أم درمان) is a major city in Sudan. It is the most populous city in the country, and thus also in the State of Khartoum. Omdurman lies on the west bank of the River Nile, opposite and northwest of the capital city of Khartoum. It is on the Nile river and acts as an important road hub, with the Nile boosting transportation even further.
The name Omdurman (Umm Durmān) literally translates as "Mother of Durmān", but who she was or might have been is not known.
The name Omdurman (Umm Durmān) literally translates as "Mother of Durmān", but who she was or might have been is not known.
Map - Omdurman
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Country - Sudan
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Sudan's history goes back to the Pharaonic period, witnessing the Kingdom of Kerma (c. 2500–1500 BC), the subsequent rule of the Egyptian New Kingdom (c. 1500 BC–1070 BC) and the rise of the Kingdom of Kush (c. 785 BC–350 AD), which would in turn control Egypt itself for nearly a century. After the fall of Kush, the Nubians formed the three Christian kingdoms of Nobatia, Makuria, and Alodia, with the latter two lasting until around 1500. Between the 14th and 15th centuries, most of Sudan was gradually settled by Arab nomads. From the 16th to the 19th centuries, central and eastern Sudan were dominated by the Funj sultanate, while Darfur ruled the west and the Ottomans the east.
Currency / Language
ISO | Currency | Symbol | Significant figures |
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SDG | Sudanese pound | جس. | 2 |
ISO | Language |
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AR | Arabic language |
EN | English language |