Sudan

by Sophie Ibbotson, Max Lovell-Hoare

Overview

Sudan is vast, ranging from desert lands in the north to tropical forest in the south. Its wildlife rivals eastern Africa and it is one of the most ethnically diverse countries in Africa. This is the only stand-alone guide on the market and delves deep into the country's past, bringing to life its cultural heritage and history. Improved infrastructure has made the archaeological riches of the Sudanese Nile more accessible; the marine wonders of the Red Sea remain one of the world's greatest diving sites.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781841624136
Publisher:	Bradt Publications UK
Publication date:	02/19/2013
Series:	Bradt Travel Guide Sudan
Edition description:	Third Edition
Pages:	256
Product dimensions:	5.30(w) x 8.40(h) x 0.50(d)

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Sudan, 3rd

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By Sophie Ibbotson

Bradt Travel Guides

Copyright © 2013 Sophie Ibbotson
All right reserved.
ISBN: 9781841624136

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Soon after their re-conquest of Sudan, the British blew up the tomb to prevent it from becoming a rallying point for disaffected Sudanese. The job was given to ‘Monkey’ Gordon, nephew of the dead general, who completed the job by throwing the Mahdi’s ashes in the river. Kitchener wanted to use the Mahdi’s skull as an inkstand, but decency prevailed and the head was buried at Wadi Haifa.

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1: At a glance. Geography and climate. Natural history and conservation. History. Government and politics. Economy. People. Language. Religion. Education. Culture. Chapter 2: When to visit. Highlights. Suggested itineraries. Tour operators. Red tape. Embassies. Getting there and away. Health. Safety. What to take. Money. Budgeting. Getting around. Accommodation. Eating and drinking. Public holidays and festivals. Shopping. Arts and entertainment. Photography. Media and communication. Business. Cultural etiquette. Travelling positively. Chapter 3: KhartoumChapter 4: NorthernChapter 5: NileChapter 6: Red SeaChapter 7: Al Qadarif and KassalaChapter 8: Al Jazirah and SennarChapter 9: Blue Nile and White NileChapter 10: KurdufanChapter 11: DarfurAppendices

Editorial Reviews

Reviews of first edition'Best and only dedicated guide to Sudan' – Wanderlust magazine 'It may seem a strange time to be publishing the first guide devoted entirely to Sudan, but hardy travelers have long been discovering the wonders of Africa's largest country so this book is very welcome all the same. Despite the crisis in the currently inaccessible region of Darfur in the west of the country, the author optimistically includes it as well as creating a yearning to see the archaeological treasures of the ancient kingdom of Kush, explore the lmatong mountains, meet the bejeweled women of Kassala market and taste bush – a poor man's alternative to a bean stew.' - The Observer

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