Sudan
- Region
- Africa
- Area
- 1,886,068 km²
- Capital
- Khartoum
- ISO
- SD
What the flag means
Red is said to stand for the struggle and sacrifice for independence, white for peace and hope, and green for Islam and prosperity. Black is said to stand for "the land of the Black people," which is said to be the origin of the country’s name.
Fun facts
- FlagSudan’s flag combines red, white, and black horizontal stripes with a green triangle on the hoist side.
- GeographySudan’s capital, Khartoum, lies where the Blue Nile and the White Nile meet.
- CultureSudan has more than 200 ancient Nubian pyramids, more than Egypt.
- GeographyUntil South Sudan became independent in 2011, Sudan was the largest country in Africa by area.
