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soudan

/suːˈdæn/

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noun

/suːˈdæn/B1formal
  • ruИмя собственное, обозначающее страну в северо-восточной Африке, расположенную на Красном море, которая получила независимость от Египта и Соединенного Королевства в 1956 году. Также может относиться к более широкому географическому региону в северной Африке к югу от Сахары и Ливийской пустыни, простирающемуся от Атлантики до Красного моря.

A proper noun referring to a country in northeastern Africa, located on the Red Sea, which gained independence from Egypt and the United Kingdom in 1956. It can also refer to a broader geographical region in northern Africa south of the Sahara and Libyan deserts, stretching from the Atlantic to the Red Sea.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Country in AfricaB1formal

    A republic in northeastern Africa on the Red Sea; achieved independence from Egypt and the United Kingdom in 1956.

    ruСудан

    • Soudan is known for its rich cultural heritage and diverse landscapes.
    • The capital of Soudan is Khartoum.
    • Soudan gained independence in 1956.

    Synonymssudan

  2. Geographical regionB2formal

    A region of northern Africa to the south of the Sahara and Libyan deserts; extends from the Atlantic to the Red Sea.

    ruСудан

    • The Soudan region is characterized by its savanna climate and diverse ethnic groups.
    • Historically, the Soudan was a major trade route for goods and cultures.
    • The Soudan stretches across multiple countries in West and Central Africa.

    Synonymssudan