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Sudan: parks and protected areas

Explore maps and profiles of protected areas in Sudan, including Dinder and Radom.

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Park system

Exploring the Sudan Park System and Regional Protected Landscapes

Comparing conservation history, designation types, and ecological zones across Northeast Africa.

Analyzing known national parks in Sudan reveals a diverse spectrum of designations, climate zones, and specialized coastal or riverine habitats. Evaluating calculated metrics on median size and historic establishment dates provides a structured framework for exploring regional conservation scale where data is available.

Known protected area

24,010 km²

Area data available for 3 of 3 parks.

Median park size

10,000 km²

Median across 3 parks with known area.

Oldest known park

Established in 1935.

Largest known park

Recorded area: 12,510 km².

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Mapped Protected Areas: Discovering Sudan's Conservation Footprint from the Red Sea to Inland Regions

Explore National Parks and Protected Areas Across Sudan's Vast Geographic Landscapes

Browse the national parks and officially protected areas within Sudan, a vast African nation in Northeast Africa, encompassing diverse geographic regions. A country-level atlas view offers crucial context for understanding the distribution of conservation landscapes and facilitates deeper exploration of each protected entity.

Sudan is a large African nation spanning 1.89 million km² in Northeast Africa with a population of approximately 51.8 million people. It is Africa's third-largest country by area and is governed as a federal republic with Khartoum as its capital and largest city.

Sudan occupies a significant territory in Northeast Africa along the Red Sea coast, bordered by Egypt, Libya, Chad, the Central African Republic, South Sudan, Eritrea, and Ethiopia. The country has a rich historical legacy spanning ancient kingdoms including Kerma and Kush, through various sultanates and colonial periods, to independence in 1956. Sudan operates as a federal republic with Arabic and English as official languages.

Largest city:Khartoum
Currency code:SDG
ISO code:SD
Parks count
3
Capital
Khartoum
Area
1,886,070 km²
Population
51,767,437 (2,025)

Coastal
Island
Mountainous
Landlocked
Park atlas3 parks

Trace Sudan's diverse protected landscapes across Northeast Africa, including its Red Sea coast and vast inland regions

National Parks in Sudan: Discover Protected Areas and Mapped Geography

Browse an extensive list of national parks and protected areas within Sudan, a vast African nation in the heart of Northeast Africa. This country-level atlas view offers a structured way to explore the regional spread of conservation landscapes and marine ecosystems like the Red Sea, enhancing geographic discovery.
National parkSudan

Dinder National Park: Sudan National Park Exploration and Protected Area Mapping

Mapped landscape context and protected area geography for this Sudanese national park.

This entry details Dinder National Park, a designated national park in Sudan, offering a comprehensive view for geographic exploration. Understand its specific location within Sudan's terrain and its significance as a protected landscape. The information provided is geared towards atlas-based research and understanding the park's mapped boundaries and regional geographic importance, facilitating structured discovery of conservation areas.

Area
10,000 km²
Established
1935
IUCN
II
Relief
Lowland
National parkSudan

Radom National Park: A National Park in Sudan Offering Protected Landscape and Geographic Context

Explore mapped boundaries and regional terrain within Sudan.

Radom National Park is an important protected area designated as a national park in Sudan. This entry focuses on its specific geographic features and landscape characteristics, providing users with a detailed view of its mapped boundaries and regional context. Understanding Radom National Park's place within the atlas of African protected lands helps illuminate its natural terrain and conservation significance.

Area
12,509.7 km²
Established
1980
IUCN
II
Relief
Lowland
National parkSudan

Suakin Archipelago National Park: Sudan's Red Sea Marine Protected Area and Seabird Sanctuary

Explore the geography and mapped boundaries of this vital island ecosystem.

Suakin Archipelago National Park is a crucial protected area located in the Red Sea off Sudan's coast. This national park comprises a significant cluster of islets recognized for their abundant seabird nesting sites and as a critical habitat for marine fauna including sea turtles and dugongs. Its designation as an Important Bird Area underscores its international importance for coastal conservation, offering a distinct perspective on Sudan's natural geography and protected landscapes.

Area
1,500 km²
IUCN
II
Relief
Lowland
Climate
Arid
Landscape and environment

Understand how Sudan is shaped by terrain, ecosystems, and seasonal conditions

Sudan geography, nature, climate, and landscape context for park-focused travel research

Explore the physical geography, natural setting, and climate patterns of Sudan through a location-first overview built for travel research, national park discovery, and broader regional context. This section helps explain how landscapes, habitats, and environmental conditions shape what people search for, where they travel, and how they experience protected areas in Sudan.

Sudan geography and landscape

Sudan is located in Northeast Africa with coastline along the Red Sea. It shares borders with Egypt to the north, Libya to the northwest, Chad to the west, the Central African Republic to the southwest, South Sudan to the south, and Eritrea and Ethiopia to the southeast.

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Park map

Visualize the geographic spread of Sudan's national parks and protected areas, understanding their distribution across this vast African nation.

Explore the National Parks Map of Sudan: Trace Protected Areas Across Northeast Africa

Preview the mapped locations of Sudan's national parks and diverse protected areas, including coastal ecosystems and inland reserves. The dedicated country map provides a comprehensive geographic overview for tracing the distribution and regional context of these significant conservation landscapes across Northeast Africa.

Uncover key insights into Sudan's protected landscapes, park distribution, and geographic context.

Frequently Asked Questions About Sudan's National Parks and Protected Areas Geography

Explore essential information about the national parks and protected areas across Sudan's vast Northeastern African geography. These common questions provide valuable context for understanding park locations, conservation efforts, and the unique natural features found within Sudan's diverse protected landscapes, including its Red Sea coast.
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Protected area types

Continue Exploring Sudan's Protected Area Classification Pathways

Deepen your understanding of Sudan's conservation landscape by navigating into the detailed pages for each represented protected area designation. Examine the specific attributes and geographic distribution that define Sudan's national parks and reserves, providing structured insights into the nation's protected natural heritage.

Sudan protected area designations
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