Khartoum (Sudan) - the capital of the North African state, bordering Libya, Egypt, Chad, Ethiopia, etc.
Due to climatic conditions and the proximity of two northern deserts, the city is considered one of the hottest in the world. In summer, there is an increase in temperature up to fifty degrees, in winter - up to forty. The capital of Sudan is located in the north-eastern part of the state at the junction of the two main arteries of Africa - the Blue and White Nile.
The history of the city begins in 1823. At that time Khartoum was a garrison of Egyptian soldiers and the residence of a military governor. With the arrival of Europeans on the African lands, the city began to develop rapidly. In 1834, Khartoum became the capital of Sudan. Thanks to the largest slave trade market, in 1825 - 1880 the city reached the peak of its prosperity. At that time, many explorers of the continent used it as a starting point for a trip to Africa.
Today, the capital of Sudan is the largest transport, financial, industrial and cultural center. The Nile River plays a huge role in the development of the city. It exports most of the goods produced in the country, and a large proportion of imports are imported. In addition to river routes, several railway and automobile lines intersect here. Although the industry in the city is poorly developed, the enterprises of the agricultural sector and the oil refining industry prevail over metal processing. Local residents in the surrounding areas are engaged in agriculture. Cotton exports account for a significant percentage of the economy of Sudan.
Thanks to a single agglomeration, the population of Khartoum is about 4 million people. These are mainly Europeans, Sudanese, Nubians and ethnic groups. Currently, it is an unusual triune city, which combines three suburbs: Khartoum (the seat of the Government), Omdurman (the seat of Parliament) and North Khartoum (the industrial capital). Sudan is famous for the main enterprises located in this part of the city: railway workshops, organizations of the light and food industries, river shipyard, pharmaceutical plants. The international airport is also located in the suburbs of Khartoum.
The capital of Sudan is built up mainly by low residential buildings. Three-story houses stand along wide streets. Along the Khartoum embankment is the oldest and most landscaped part of the city, followed by modern type of new buildings, and poor working districts are located on the outskirts of the city.
The central part of old Khartoum is a cultural center. Here are the library, the largest conference hall, exhibition hall, and the National Theater. A little to the side, behind the bridge, is the campus. It concentrates some research institutions and several institutes: technological, textile, mechanical engineering, financial, polytechnic.
The capital of Sudan is rich in various museums and exhibits. Visitors will be interested in visiting the National Museum of Ethnography. It presents to the curious tourists for viewing household items of local peasants, national weapons and clothing.