Khartoum or Khartum (/ k ɑːr ˈ t uː m / ⓘ kar-TOOM; [6] [7] Arabic: الخرطوم, romanized: al-Khurṭūm, pronounced [al.xur.tˤuːm]) is the capital city of Sudan as well as Khartoum State. With an estimated population of 7.1 million people, Greater Khartoum is the largest urban area in Sudan.

6 days ago · Khartoum is a city and the executive capital of Sudan, just south of the confluence of the Blue and White Nile rivers. It has bridge connections with its sister towns, Khartoum North and Omdurman, with which it forms Sudan’s largest conurbation.

Khartoum or Khartum (/ k ɑːr ˈ t uː m / kar-TOOM; [5] [6] Arabic: الخرطوم, romanized: Al-Khurṭūm) is the capital city of Sudan. It is also Sudan's largest city. It is where the Blue Nile and main Nile come together. Its name means "elephant tusk". Two other cities nearby are Omdurman and Khartoum North.

Apr 25, 2025 · Khartoum, Sudan's capital city has recently been liberated by the Sudanese army after two years of occupation. NPR visited found a hollowed out and shattered city devastated by the civil war.

Khartoum State (Arabic: ولاية الخرطوم, romanized: Wilāyat al-Kharṭūm) is one of the eighteen states of Sudan. Although it is the smallest state by area (22,142 km 2), it is the most populous state in Sudan—5,274,321 in the 2008 census, [4] [5] and officially estimated at 7,993,900 in 2018.

Khartoum is an economic and trade center in North Africa, with rail lines from Port Sudan and El-Obeid. It is served by Khartoum International Airport with the New Khartoum International Airport under construction.

6 days ago · Sudan's capital city Khartoum has been liberated after more than two years of civil war. But as NPR's Emmanuel Akinwotu witnessed when he travelled there, it has been left in ruins.

Khartoum, the capital of Sudan, is a city where the Blue and White Nile rivers meet. Known for its rich history, diverse culture, and unique geographical location, Khartoum offers a fascinating experience for travelers.

Mar 30, 2025 · → Khartoum changes hands, marking a new phase in Sudan’s civil war; From the April 5th 2025 edition. Discover stories from this section and more in the list of contents.

Mar 22, 2025 · The army headquarters in central Khartoum had been encircled by RSF forces for 21 months, trapping soldiers unable to link up with other army units closing in on the city.. Then in late January ...