Sudan As the world’s largest exporter of gum arabic, Sudan produces 75% to 80% of the world’s total output. Agriculture continues to employ 80% of the work force, and the country has introduced a new currency, still called the Sudanese pound, following South Sudan’s secession. Name Republic of the Sudan Capital Khartoum Frequency of elections Every five years Name of parliament National Assembly of the Republic of Sudan Parliament website www.parliament.gov.sd/en/ Languages Arabic, English, Nubian, Ta Bedawie, Fur Area 1 861 484 km2 Population 35 482 233 (July 2014 est) Imports Foodstuffs, manufactured goods, refinery and transport equipment, medicines and chemicals, textiles, wheat Exports Gold, oil and petroleum products, cotton, sesame, livestock, groundnuts, gum arabic, sugar Currency Sudanese pound Source: CIA World Factbook Image: Gallo/GettyImages