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Port Sudan was built between 1905 and 1909 to replace the historic port of Suakin.

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Port Sudan

Sudan

Country
Sudan
Population
489.7K
Coordinates
19.62, 37.22
485th most populous city in the world

Port Sudan is a major port city on the Red Sea in eastern Sudan, and the capital of Red Sea State. Port Sudan is Sudan's main seaport and the source of 90% of the country's international trade. The population of Port Sudan was estimated in the 2008 Census of Sudan to be 394,561 people.

From the “History” section

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The city handles 90% of Sudan's international trade.

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Port Sudan

Sudan

Country
Sudan
Population
489.7K
Coordinates
19.62, 37.22
485th most populous city in the world

Port Sudan is a major port city on the Red Sea in eastern Sudan, and the capital of Red Sea State. Port Sudan is Sudan's main seaport and the source of 90% of the country's international trade. The population of Port Sudan was estimated in the 2008 Census of Sudan to be 394,561 people.

From the “Economy” section

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Port Sudan is part of the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road.

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Port Sudan

Sudan

Country
Sudan
Population
489.7K
Coordinates
19.62, 37.22
485th most populous city in the world

Port Sudan is a major port city on the Red Sea in eastern Sudan, and the capital of Red Sea State. Port Sudan is Sudan's main seaport and the source of 90% of the country's international trade. The population of Port Sudan was estimated in the 2008 Census of Sudan to be 394,561 people.

From the “Transport” section

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The city is home to the Red Sea University, established in 1994.

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Port Sudan

Sudan

Country
Sudan
Population
489.7K
Coordinates
19.62, 37.22
485th most populous city in the world

Port Sudan is a major port city on the Red Sea in eastern Sudan, and the capital of Red Sea State. Port Sudan is Sudan's main seaport and the source of 90% of the country's international trade. The population of Port Sudan was estimated in the 2008 Census of Sudan to be 394,561 people.

From the “Education” section

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Places of worship in Port Sudan include predominantly Muslim mosques and also Christian churches and temples.

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Port Sudan

Sudan

Country
Sudan
Population
489.7K
Coordinates
19.62, 37.22
485th most populous city in the world

Port Sudan is a major port city on the Red Sea in eastern Sudan, and the capital of Red Sea State. Port Sudan is Sudan's main seaport and the source of 90% of the country's international trade. The population of Port Sudan was estimated in the 2008 Census of Sudan to be 394,561 people.

From the “Places of worship” section

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Photo: Bertramz · CC BY 3.0

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