Omdurman

Sudan's cultural capital, Omdurman sits on the western bank of the Nile across from Khartoum, forming part of the country's sprawling metropolitan core. The city holds Sudan's national parliament, major broadcasting studios, and the Nile Mosque, alongside some of the country's most significant commercial districts. The Nile runs along its edge, and the city is known as a hub of Sudanese cultural and civic life.

• Population1,849,659
• Nearest water from center 2.6 km1.6 mi
• Nearest mountain from center 7.8 km4.8 mi