sudan

[US]/su:ˈdæn/
[UK]/suˈdæn/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. Sudan

Phrases & Collocations

Sudanese culture

sudan red

Example Sentences

Sudan is located in North Africa.

The capital of Sudan is Khartoum.

Many people in Sudan speak Arabic.

Sudan has a diverse cultural heritage.

The Nile River flows through Sudan.

Sudan has a hot desert climate.

Sudan has faced political instability in recent years.

The people of Sudan are known for their hospitality.

Sudan is rich in natural resources like oil and minerals.

Sudanese cuisine often features ingredients like lamb, okra, and lentils.

Real-world Examples

South Sudan gained its independence from Sudan in early July 2011.

Source: VOA Daily Standard March 2017 Collection

The humanitarian crisis is not confined to South Sudan.

Source: VOA Standard May 2014 Collection

The BBC has seen new evidence of the ethnic violence sweeping western Sudan.

Source: BBC Listening of the Month

Traditional wrestling is hugely popular in South Sudan.

Source: VOA Standard Speed April 2016 Compilation

Important immediate arms embargo on South Sudan.

Source: BBC Listening Collection July 2016

Refugees are continuing to pour into Sudan.

Source: BBC Listening November 2020 Collection

Cholera is in South Sudan, Cameroon, Mozambique, Yemen and Bangladesh.

Source: New York Times

American missiles also destroyed a factory in Sudan.

Source: VOA Special October 2018 Collection

Sudan is war-ravaged and its economy is struggling.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

In Sudan and Indonesia, it's 17 years.

Source: CNN Selected May 2016 Collection

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