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Khartoum, the capital of Sudan, sits where the waters of the Blue Nile and White Nile meet before continuing their slow progress to the Mediterranean. The city is a melting pot of the tribes, nationalities and ethnic groups which make up Sudan but is relatively free of the troubles which afflict other parts of the country.

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Currency

Sudan Pound (SDG)

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Visa Requirements

All visitors must apply for a Visa before travelling and must have a valid return air ticket

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Language

Mainly Arabic.

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Timezone

Mainly Arabic.

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Weather

Hot climate year-round with average July temperatures of 32 °C and average January temperatures of 24 °C

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Dialling Code

00 249

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Electricity

220V. Round two-pin plugs as standard

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Health and Safety

Comprehensive travel and medical insurance are advised.

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Comprehensive travel and medical insurance are advised.

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Flights to Khartoum arrive at Khartoum Airport (KRT) 3 miles east of the town centre. The only way of getting into the city from the airport is by taxi which takes 10 minutes and costs around 10 SDG (£2.50)

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Nile Street

Nile Street or Shari'a Al-Nil Probably the prettiest street in Khartoum. With the Blue Nile on one side, the street is lined with pretty, albeit decaying-looking, colonial buildings. The Presidential Palace, also fronting the Blue Nile, is an impressive building but visitors are not allowed to walk in front of it - the guards will ask you to cross the road and proceed behind and around the building.

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The National Museum

The National Museum is also along Nile Street and contains exhibits that rival those in the ancient Egypt sections of the British Museum or the New York Met. You'll have it all pretty much to yourself. The best time to visit is in the mornings. It tends to close at noon and reopen at 3pm. Open from Monday to Friday.

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Confluence of the Blue and White Nile

Confluence of the Blue and White Nile: The confluence of the two branches of the Nile is best seen a couple of miles along Nile Street from the Presidential Palace. From the metal bridge (the old one, not the newer concrete one) linking Khartoum and Omdurman, it is said that the two different colours from the different branches can be seen coming together and flowing separately for a distance before converging.

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Quick Lunch - Cafekange

Head to the air-conditioned Cafekange for a tasty a la carte or buffet-style Sudanese lunch.

Address: Intersection of Malik Abdul Aziz with Street 11, Middle Road, New Extension
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Top Table - Riviera Restaurant and Park

For a special treat, dine at the Riviera Restaurant and Park.

Address: located near the Morada fish market alongside the River Nile in Omdurman
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Cheap Eat - Little India Restaurant

Authentic Indian food at bargain prices is on the menu at Little India Restaurant. It's open daily for lunch and dinner.

Address: Street 41, Plot No. 47
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On Business - Grand Holiday Villa

The Grand Holiday Villa is a Malaysian-owned hotel housed in a colonial-style building with all the facilities a modern business traveller needs. The onsite Malaysian restaurant is also very good.

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Lap Of Luxury - Hilton Khartoum

Situated near the Al-Mogran Park and the confluence of the Blue and White Nile, about 3km to the west of the city centre, the Hilton Khartoum hotel is an upmarket haven with a pool and tennis court.

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Cheap Sleep - Dandas International Hotel

You'll find comfortable rooms at affordable prices at the Dandas International Hotel . Rooms have satellite TV, en-suite bathrooms, and there's free wi-fi in the lobby.

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Coffee And Chat - Café Khartoum

For hot gossip in elegant surrounds, make your way to Café Khartoum at the Burj Al-Fateh Hotel (Nile Rd, 00 249 156 555 555). With views of the Nile and the city, it is the place to see and be seen.

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Formal Presentation - Al Salam Rotana

The smart Al Salam Rotana hotel (6 Airport St, near Afra Mall, 00 249 1 8700 7777) offers international five-star standard conference facilities and wi-fi.

Address: 6 Airport St near Afra Mall
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Evening Drinks - Babanga Café

Khartoum is alcohol-free. For coffee and soft drinks, hang out in the lively Babanga Café, (Street 15 Amarat). Try a cold glass of kerkade or aradeb, drinks made from local plants.

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