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Sudan Embassy. "Sudan enjoys
various tourist resources due to the availability of
enormous natural capabilities. It is regarded as one of
the richest African countries in wildlife, birds and Nile
natural scenery which encourages tourism investment. The
climate in Sudan is characterized by varied climatic
conditions which are moderate all the year round in the
Red Sea area especially in the highlands such as Erkwiet
Summer Resort."
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Sudan Embassy. "Sudan enjoys various tourist
resources due to the availability of enormous natural
capabilities. It is regarded as one of the richest African
countries in wildlife, birds and Nile natural scenery
which encourages tourism investment. The climate in Sudan
is characterized by varied climatic conditions which are
moderate all the year round in the Red Sea area especially
in the highlands such as Erkwiet Summer Resort.
The special concern being attached to the promotion of
tourism in Sudan is necessitated by many factors
represented in the necessity of activating domestic
internal tourism, notably among the youths to familiarize
with their country. Tourism activity also makes youths
realize the power of Almighty Allah, thus deepening their
faith in Him. It as well inculcates them with love for
their country and is further considered an important
economic resource as it brings foreign currency to the
country. Tourism also promotes acquaintance and friendly
relations with other people who are attracted to our
country by its vast tourist resources.
In this way, tourism plays two key roles. First it boosts
Sudan's good image to the outside world, reflecting the
good nature of its people, its civilization, its popular
heritage and its arts. Secondly, it contributes to the
boosting of popular diplomacy of the country."
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Travel and Tourism. "Khartoum is one of three
sister cities, built at the convergence of the Blue and
White Niles: Omdurman to the north-west across the White
Nile, North Khartoum, and Khartoum itself on the southern
bank of the Blue Nile.
Khartoum has a relatively short history. It was first
established as a military outpost in 1821, and is said to
derive its name from the thin spit of land at the
convergence of the rivers, which resembles an elephant's
trunk (khurtum). Khartoum grew rapidly in prosperity
during the boom years of the slave trade, between 1825 and
1880. In 1834 it became the capital of the Sudan, and many
explorers from Europe used it as a base for their African
expeditions.
Khartoum was sacked twice during the latter half of the
19th century -- once by the Mahdi and once by Kitchener
when the Mahdi was ousted. In 1898, Kitchener began to
rebuild the city, and designed the streets in the shape of
the British flag, the Union Jack, which he hoped would
make it easier to defend. On the opposite bank of the
Nile, North Khartoum was developed as an industrial area
at about the same time.
Today's Khartoum is a quiet, unremarkable city. It has
peaceful, tree-lined streets, and in some ways still bears
the unmistakable mark of an outpost of the British Empire.
Its expansion to accommodate a rapidly-growing population,
however, has added very little in terms of charm or
atmosphere."
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