Sudan Provinces and Regions

About This Sudan Province Folder

The purpose of this folder is to make Sudan easier to explore by area, not only by country. Travelers can use it to understand where to go, what to eat, what landscapes to expect and how a province, region, county, state or governorate may fit into a wider trip.

Start with the Sudan country guide, then use the pages below to build a more detailed route.

All Provinces, Regions, States and Local Areas in Sudan

States

• Blue Nile State
• Central Darfur State
• East Darfur State
• Gedaref State
• Gezira State
• Kassala State
• Khartoum State
• North Darfur State
• North Kordofan State
• Northern State
• Red Sea State
• River Nile State
• Sennar State
• South Darfur State
• South Kordofan State
• West Darfur State
• West Kordofan State
• White Nile State

Food, Culture and Local Life

Across Sudan, travelers can look for food such as ful medames, kisra, aseeda, mullah stews. Cultural experiences may include Nubian and Arab-African heritage. The individual pages help connect those country-wide themes with local travel planning.

Travel Tips

Use these area pages to plan realistic routes. Check road timing, daylight, local advice, security conditions, seasonality and accommodation before moving between provinces or regions.