Khartoum
Khartoum is the capital and largest city of Sudan, located at the confluence of the White Nile and the Blue Nile. It serves as the administrative center of Khartoum State and forms the core of the greater Khartoum metropolitan area, which includes the adjacent cities of Omdurman and Bahri (Khartoum North).
Geography and urban layout: The city sits on the banks of the Nile and is connected to
History: Khartoum traces its modern origins to the 1821 Egyptian-Ottoman conquest. It developed as the capital
Economy and infrastructure: Khartoum is Sudan’s political and economic center, housing ministries, financial institutions, manufacturing, and
Climate and demographics: Khartoum has a hot desert climate with very hot summers, mild winters, and low
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