School life
In a Sudan classroom
Local school customs vary. The best way to learn about a class's day is to ask them directly.
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Sudan
A child-friendly mission briefing for 20 November - capital, climate, school day, languages, fun facts, native animals, and five questions to ask the class on the other side of the world.
- CapitalKhartoum
- Population~52 million
- Time zoneAfrica/Khartoum (UTC +2)
- CurrencySudanese pound (SDG)
Sudan, with Khartoum marked
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Climate in November: Dry season in many regions; warm.
The capital
Khartoum
Photo · Wikimedia Commons
Fun facts
What makes Sudan a bit special.
Meroë Pyramids
Sudan has more ancient pyramids than Egypt!
Open lesson
Nubian Desert
One of the driest, most ancient deserts on Earth
Open lesson
Nile Confluence at Khartoum
Where the Blue Nile and White Nile shake hands
Open lesson
Suakin
An ancient coral island city on the Red Sea
Open lesson
Jebel Marra
Sudan's dramatic volcanic mountain range
Open lesson
African Wild Dog
Africa's most successful group hunter
Open lesson
Tap any card to open a class-ready mini-lesson - for the teacher to walk through, or an older child to read aloud.
Native animals
Wildlife your partner class might know best.
- 🐠
Sanganeb Marine National Park
A UNESCO coral reef treasure in Sudan's Red Sea
Open lesson
- 🐐
Nubian Ibex
The sure-footed mountain goat of Sudan's rocky hills
Open lesson
- 🌊
Dugong
The gentle sea cow of Sudan's Red Sea
Open lesson
- 🦁
Dinder National Park
Sudan's greatest wildlife sanctuary
Open lesson
Tap any animal to open a class-ready lesson about it.
Greetings to learn
Say hello like a local
- Hello!Arabic
Five questions to ask
Conversation starters
- 01What does your school day look like?
- 02What do you eat at lunch?
- 03What games do you play at break?
- 04What's the weather like today?
- 05What do you wish more children around the world knew about your country?
What not to assume
Friendly cautions
- ℹSudan has many regions and communities - there is no single experience.
- ℹClimate, food, and traditions can vary widely from one part of the country to another.
Culture
Food, music, sport, festivals.
Music
Sport
Tap any chip to open a class-ready lesson - what it is, why it matters, fun facts.
Reflection prompts
- “What's something you'd love to share about your school day?”
- “What's the most surprising thing you'd love to ask the other class?”
Could your class meet Sudan?
Choose Sudanwhen you register - we’ll show you the time-zone feasibility.