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