Introduction
My blog tells about several places in Sudan , that I’ve already gone there befor, so I could share my
experience to people who read them. My tagline is explore your imagination that
reflects my blog. Sudan is a major link between the Arab world and among the
nations of the continent africa , and has bypass with ten countries: Egypt,
Libya, Chad, Central Africa, Congo, Uganda, Kenya, Ethiopia, Eritrea's borders
and communicates with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia through the Red Sea. It’s
related to my stories because visitors must imagine as if they’re in that
places. Some places that I explain in my blog are khartoum, Port sudan, Dongola
, and province south kordofan. For example, in khartoum , the visitors can go
to Nile street, and beach . In the city Port Sudan to visit the Red sea
Islands. Tourists can go to city of Dongola there nubian pyramids As well as
the merowe Dam. Then in the province
South kordofan you visit Nuba mountains
and enjoy hunting trips , there ,you can talk in English everyday and
everywhere with your friends without being uncomfortable. It looks like you
visit a country that you must use English to talk with.
Besides, there is a destination for cultural tourism, which finds the
aims of the Sudan temples and monuments, museums, nations and civilizations
that arose and Sudan witnessed the history of civilizations, such as the
Pharaonic, Coptic, Islamic and evidence. The major purposes of the Sudanese
tourism Sudanese man who knows himself
honoring guests and good decipara and its course. Sudan has an enormous
potential for tourism. It could very easily become one of the world’s top
destinations for people who appreciate ancient Relics and folklores that
constitute the very cradle of civilization. Whether it be archaeological finds,
the surpassing natural scenery, arts or rich folklore, Sudan is undoubtedly
amongst the leaders in the world.
Environment
and Tourism In Sudan
Sudan
enjoys various tourist resources due to the availability of enormous natural
capabilities. It is regarded as one of the richest African countries in
wildlife, birds and Nile natural scenery which encourages tourism investment.
The climate in Sudan is characterized by varied climatic conditions which are
moderate all the year round in the Red Sea area especially in the highlands
such as Erkwiet Summer Resort.
The
special concern being attached to the promotion of tourism in Sudan is
necessitated by many factors represented in the necessity of activating
domestic internal tourism, notably among the youths to familiarize with their
country. Tourism activity also makes youths realize the power of Almighty
Allah, thus deepening their faith in Him. It as well inculcates them with love
for their country and is further considered an important economic resource as
it brings foreign currency to the country. Tourism also promotes acquaintance
and friendly relations with other people who are attracted to our country by
its vast tourist resources.
In
this way, tourism plays two key roles. First it boosts Sudan's good image to
the outside world, reflecting the good nature of its people, its civilization,
its popular heritage and its arts. Secondly, it contributes to the boosting of
popular diplomacy of the country.
Sudan
witnessed many successive civilizations such as those of Meroe and Kouh. The
antiquities of those civilizations are still seen in many areas of the Northern
State, Shendi area, Al-Bejrawia, Al-Naqa', Al-Musawarat, Merawie, karima,
Al-Berkal Mountain and others. These tourist resources can generate a great
revenue of foreign currency for the country if they are utilized and promoted
in the best way in the international tourism markets.
Such
being the case, the promotion of these resources gives Sudanese citizens the
opportunity to spend their vacations inside the country, a matter which reduces
the negative effects resulting from traveling abroad for tourist purposes.
Tourism
activity started in Sudan since the dawn of independence with the country's
meager resources being carefully and honestly directed to reflect Sudan's
splendid tourist image to the outside world. The state, represented in the
General Administration of Wildlife, embarked on the establishment of many game
parks and reserves so that wild animals are well protected, bearing in mind
that they are a national wealth to be treasured and passed on to the coming
generations (game reserves of Nemolie, Booma, Al-Zaraf in the Southern States).
Antiquities
Sites and Natural Areas:
Sudan
is considered one of the few countries which enjoy a variety of tourism
resources. These resources are represented in the Red Sea Coast which extends
for more than 700 kilometers and is characterized by many tourist attractions,
including diving and under-water photography, besides boat-rowing and water
skiing. The Red Sea Coast enjoys many gulfs and coral reefs as the area is free
from contamination which plagues many seas and tourist areas in the world.
Sudan
also enjoys an ancient heritage in the field of civilizations and antiquities
representing a great attraction for tourists both from within and outside the
country.
This
heritage is centered in the Northern areas including Al-Nag'a Al-Musawarat,
Karima, Al-Berkal, Merowie, Dongola and others. These areas and others saw
ancient civilizations proved by the remains of the pyramids and temples, with a
great part of them still lying unearthed. These areas attract many experts and
researchers in this field. In addition, they are considered archaeological
sites not experiencing any tourist leap before despite the availability of huge
resources in them.
Central
areas in Sudan including Sennar and Sinja contain antiquities of Al-Funj
Kingdom (The Black Sultanate). The antiquities of this area bear testimony to
the long and authentic history of the kingdom. There are many antiquities of
the Mahdi State in east and west of Sudan and in the National Capital. These
antiquities which reflect the glory and history of the Sudanese people, beside
the existence of many other antiquities in other areas deserve concern to
attract tourists from abroad to get acquainted with the history of the country.
In
East Sudan, at Sawakin area, on the Red Sea, there are great antiquities
indicating the existence of a historically great period of Sudan's history.
Sawakin island, for example, is considered one of the areas which witnessed
urban development and unique styles of architecture. It is now regarded as one
of the world's few areas in this field. There are many tourists interested in
this aspect of history and who can be attracted to these sites.
The
state also set up Al-Dinder National Tourist Park for wildlife in the central
state in 1935. This park is considered one of the greatest game reserves in
Africa. It occupies a unique position north of the equator on an area of 2,470
square miles.
In
1990, the Government announced the establishment of Sanganieb national marine
reserve on an area of about 12 square kilometers as a first Sudanese sea
reserve at the Red Sea area. The government also set up Arous Tourist Village
at the Red Sea area and villages of Jemieza in the Equatorial State. Areas of
games are represented in the Red Sea Hills and birds hunting at Kindy Lake in
Darfur state after it had been protected against poaching.
There
are also game areas in South Sudan, Al-Dari Mountain, Al-Fuweir area, Al-Rugia
Al-Zargha area, Talha Al-Misairi and Foanghar Mountain in Kordofan State.
Jebel Marra
Jebel
Marra lies in western Sudan, one of the most distinct places in Darfur region.
It stretches for several hundred miles from the small town of Kas in the South
up to the outskirts of Al Fasher in the North, covering an area of almost 12800
square kilometers. Jabal Marra is 10,000 ft above sea level, the second highest
in the country. It consists of a range of mountains 240 km long and 80 km wide,
with waterfalls, volcanic lakes in an outstanding scenic beauty. The climate of
the mountain is mild and of Mediterranean nature, where it rains almost the
whole year round and that allows for the growth of abundant vegetation of
citrus, apples and clusters of dense forest trees. Jebel Marra’s heavy rainfall
and numerous gorges supply vast arable lands with a continuous flow of water
turning it into ideal soil for the cultivation of sorghum, millet, vegetables
and a wide variety of orchard trees.
