The Sudan

Formal Name
Republic of the Sudan
Local Name
Sudan
Local Formal Name
Jamhuryat es-Sudan
Location:
Africa
Status:
UN Country
Capital City:
Khartoum (Al Khartum
Main Cities:
Bur Sudan, Omdurman
Population:
28,175,000   Area [sq.km]: 2,505,810
Currency:
1 Sudanese dinar = 10 pounds
Languages:
Arabic, various tribal languages
Religions:
Muslim, Christian, Animist



 

Mauritania

Formal Name
Islamic Republic of Mauritania
Local Name
Mauritanie
Local Formal Name
Al Jumhuriyah al Islamiyah al Muritaniyah
Location:
Africa
Status:
UN Country
Capital City:
Nouakchott
Main Cities:
Nouadhibou, Kaédi
Population:
2,270,000   Area [sq.km]: 1,025,520
Currency:
1 Mauritanian ouguiya = 5 khoums
Languages:
French, Arabic
Religions:
Muslim