Satellite image of Sudan.
~ Sudan borders the Red Sea, between Egypt and Eritrea.
Climates:
Tropical in South; Arid deserts in the North. The amount of rain varies by area.
Landscape:
The landscape is generally plain. There are mountains in the south, west and northeast. In the north, the landscape is mostly desert.
Highest point:
The highest point of Sudan is Kinyeti, which is located 3,187 m above sea level.
Lowest point:
Red Sea- 0 m
Natural resources:
Petroleum, copper, zinc, gold, chromite, cobalt, iron, lead, mica, nickel, silver, uranium, tin, asbestos, granite, kaolin, manganese, gypsum, and natural gas.
Arable land:
In Sudan, there is 6.78% arable land.
Area:
Area in square miles: 966,710 miles
Major Rivers:
Nile, Blue Nile, White Nile
Geographic coordinates:
15 00 N, 30 00 E
Enviromental Issues:
~Desertification, inadequate supply of potable water, soil erosion, periodic droughts, desertification, and declining population of wildlife due to war and limitless hunting.
Climates:
Tropical in South; Arid deserts in the North. The amount of rain varies by area.
Landscape:
The landscape is generally plain. There are mountains in the south, west and northeast. In the north, the landscape is mostly desert.
Highest point:
The highest point of Sudan is Kinyeti, which is located 3,187 m above sea level.
Lowest point:
Red Sea- 0 m
Natural resources:
Petroleum, copper, zinc, gold, chromite, cobalt, iron, lead, mica, nickel, silver, uranium, tin, asbestos, granite, kaolin, manganese, gypsum, and natural gas.
Arable land:
In Sudan, there is 6.78% arable land.
Area:
Area in square miles: 966,710 miles
Major Rivers:
Nile, Blue Nile, White Nile
Geographic coordinates:
15 00 N, 30 00 E
Enviromental Issues:
~Desertification, inadequate supply of potable water, soil erosion, periodic droughts, desertification, and declining population of wildlife due to war and limitless hunting.