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Khartoum was established in 1821 as an outpost for the Egyptian Army.

Khartoum
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Khartoum

Sudan

Country
Sudan
Population
6.2M
Coordinates
15.55, 32.53
47th most populous city in the world

Khartoum, also spelled Khartum, is the capital and largest city of Sudan as well as Khartoum State. With an estimated population of 7.1 million people, Greater Khartoum is the largest urban area in Sudan.

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