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Introduction -- Geography -- The Nile, the Middle Nile, desert, mountains, climate, the Sudd, fauna, flora, major towns -- History -- The Middle Nile, ancient history, Napata and Meroë, Christianity, Islam, colonialism and the Mahdi, independence, civil war, Nimeiry, Bashir, Darfur conflict, Chad-Sudan conflict -- Government -- The structure of government, the presidency, the legislature, the judiciary, military defense, local government, human rights -- Economy -- Agriculture, livestock, forestry and fishing, mining, manufacturing -- Environment -- Wildlife, water and sanitation, desertification, drought -- Sudanese -- People of the north, people of the west, people of the east, people of the south, dress -- Lifestyle -- Life in the north, nomadic life, life in the south, women, health, education, famine -- Religion -- Islam, animism, tribal medicine, Christianity -- Language -- Arabic, written Arabic, African languages, literacy, the media -- Arts -- Ancient art and architecture, early Christian art and architecture, modern architecture, arts and crafts, literature, music -- Leisure -- Daily leisure, sports, children -- Festivals -- Muslim festivals, Christian festivals, animist festivals -- Food -- Fresh ingredients, alcohol, eating habits, a Sudanese feast, taboos, kitchens and utensils -- Map of Sudan -- About the economy -- About the culture -- Time line -- Glossary -- Further information -- Bibliography -- Index.
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