Omdurman
Largest city in Khartoum State, Sudan / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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This article is about the city. For the 1898 battle, see Battle of Omdurman.
Omdurmán (Arabic: أم درمان, romanized: Umm Durmān) is a major city in Sudan. It is the second most populous city in the country, and thus also in the State of Khartoum. Omdurman lies on the west bank of the River Nile, opposite and northwest of the capital city of Khartoum. It is on the Nile river and acts as an important road hub, with the Nile boosting transportation even further.
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Omdurmán
أم درمان | |
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Coordinates: 15°39′N 32°29′E | |
Country | Sudan |
State | Khartoum State |
Area | |
• Total | 614.9 km2 (237.4 sq mi) |
Elevation | 178 m (584 ft) |
Population (2008) | |
• Total | 2,395,159[citation needed] |
Time zone | UTC+2 (Central Africa Time) |
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