Sudan
2023 APR 19
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Why in news?
- At least 56 civilians have been killed in Khartoum, the capital of Sudan, since fierce fighting broke out between the country’s army and paramilitary forces.
About Sudan:
- Sudan is situated in northern Africa, with a coastline bordering the Red Sea.
- It has land borders with Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, South Sudan, the Central African Republic, Chad, and Libya.
- The Blue Nile and White Nile rivers meet in Khartoum (Capital of Sudan) to form the Nile, which flows northwards through Egypt to the Mediterranean Sea.
- Sudan is a member of the United Nations, the Arab League, African Union, COMESA, Non-Aligned Movement and the Organisation of Islamic Co-operation.
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PRACTICE QUESTION
Consider the following pairs:
Places in news : Country
1. Darfur : Sudan
2. Khartoum : Myanmar
3. Marib : Afghanistan
Which of the pairs given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 1 only
(c) 2 only
(d) 2 and 3 only
Answer
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