(Republic of the Sudan, جمهورية السودان, Jumhūrīyat as-Sūdān)
General Information:
• Location: Northeastern Africa
• Capital: Khartoum
• Language(s): English, Arabic
• Population: 42,690,895
• Total Area: 1,886,068 km2
• Currency: Sudanese Pound
• Curious Alcohol Fact: The country is governed using the Sharia Law and alcohol is banned. However, you can purchase locally-made brews especially in the southern parts of the country. Fine wines and beers from Europe are scarce.
• Annual Average Liquor Consumption Per Capita: 2.36 liters
• Most Popular Drink(s): Shay (tea) – best enjoyed with our Sudan shot glass souvenirs
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The Country
In terms of the land area, the Republic of Sudan was the largest country on the continent but that title went to Algeria. When South Sudan officially broke away from the republic in 2011 after decades of devastating civil wars, the longest-running in Africa.
Sudan has Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Uganda, Kenya, Chad, Libya and the Democratic Republic of the Congo as neighbors but the most interesting thing is that Sudan is not landlocked.
Also, it has a border that opens up to the Red Sea.
The People
Also, the nation has close to 600 different ethnic groups and more than 400 languages!
Interestingly, most of the Sudanese associate themselves with just two groups –the Arabs and the Christians/animists. Also, the Arabs are found mainly in the north. For a better part of the period since independence, they have been in power. To the dissatisfaction of the southerners who are mainly Christians and traditional worshippers.
Sudanese Foods
Eating in a country like Sudan is an interesting activity as you have a variety of delicacies to choose from. Also, many of the meals are prepared using vegetables, spices and peanuts as ingredients.
They are some of the most hospitable people on the continent and in Sudan, you are free to eat, drink or even sleep in any hut or village you want. Also, dishes are served with beef and chicken; kebab is common and so is a meal called qalawi, which is made from kidneys of farm animals.
Drinking
The country is governed by politicians who implement the Sharia Law strictly and alcohol is banned. However, you may have to console yourself with local alcoholic drinks like the merisa and araki. On the other hand, there is a generous supply of tea and coffee for you.
Sudan souvenirs
Moreover, Sudan, with its several iconic symbols and landmarks, has always been and remains one of the most popular places to purchase souvenirs. However, among the many options of Sudan-themed souvenirs, shot glasses are considered particularly and intriguing items for collecting or gifting.
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