Khartoum
Sudan's capital sits at the confluence of the Blue and White Nile rivers, where the two streams merge to form the Nile proper — a geographic fact that has drawn settlers here since the Stone Age. The city became a capital during Egyptian-Ottoman rule in the early 19th century, and Anglo-Egyptian-era buildings survive at Khartoum University, the Finance Ministry, and along the Nile waterfront, some now open as public museums. A walkable centre with cafés and restaurants makes it a practical base for the wider region.
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- Population1,974,647
- Nearest water from center 6.9 km4.3 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 12 km7.7 mi
Nearest airports
Khartoum: quick answers
Where is Khartoum?
Khartoum is in Sudan.
How do you get to Khartoum?
The nearest airport is Khartoum (KRT), about 16 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Khartoum?
The warmest month is May, averaging 34°C94°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 22°C72°F. The wettest month is August, with about 26 mm1.0 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Khartoum?
OpenStreetMap lists 32 restaurants and 49 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.