People & Society

Population: 36,108,853
Demonym: Sudanese
Languages: Arabic (official), English (official), Nubian, Ta Bedawie, Fur
Ethnic groups: Sudanese Arab (approximately 70%), Fur, Beja, Nuba, Fallata
Religions: Muslim, 97% of sudanese are muslim. The balance of the population is christian or follows indigenous faiths.
Life expectancy: 55.4 years
National sport: athletics, football, handball, basketball and volleyball

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