soudan

incontable · nombre propio

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.

• 🇪🇸Nombre propio que designa un país del noreste de África, situado a orillas del mar Rojo, que se independizó de Egipto y el Reino Unido en 1956. También puede referirse a la región geográfica más amplia del norte de África al sur del Sáhara y del desierto de Libia, que se extiende desde el Atlántico hasta el mar Rojo.

1. Country in Africa B1 formal

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

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

   🇪🇸Sudán

   Sinónimos: sudan

2. Geographical region B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   🇪🇸Sudán (región geográfica)

   Sinónimos: sudan