Sudan Is Not As Bad As You Think

by Drima on April 16, 2006

When I was a little kid and people asked me where I was from I would hesitate to say Sudan. Everytime Sudan was mentioned on the news, embarassing images would be shown. Naked hungry children with flies buzzing around their heads, topless women with dusty hanging droooopies etc. You get it. While there are unfortunate events happening, the country is still a beautiful place to visit. Below are some pictures I found on flickr here. Frankly I was surprised to see many pictures of Sudan posted there on flickr

Small farms in the upper north

Tourist/temporary UN employee skiing on the Nile, Khartoum

Sailing on the Nile, Khartoum

Cruising down the Nile, Khartoum

Nile in Southern Sudan

Sunset, Khartoum

Meroe Pyramids

Believe it or not, there are more pyramids in Sudan than there are in Egypt, but beacuse Sudan’s tourist industry is very undeveloped few people are aware of the treasures it contains. The pyramids are located in the northern part of the country close to the border with Egypt. Currently there is British team of archeologists excavating but they are facing great difficulties. I’m not surprised, the government doesn’t give squat about those ancient precious sites.

{ 2 comments… read them below or add one }

1 WiZoo 04.25.06 at 2:33 am: what a nice photos of your country! I suppose you’re right when you say that your country is a unknown place but I think the problem is when we hear something about your country in TV, the notice is, like you say, always related with problems and troubles.
We should watch faraway and learn to value all different kind of cultures and places.
I’m sure your country is beautifull and you should be proud of where you are.

Greetings from Spain!!

Wizoo
2 Drima aka ST 04.26.06 at 11:15 am: Comostas Muchachos (hope i spelt it correctly) =p thanx for ur comment dude. Believe me Sudan is a very beautiful country indeed and Khartoum is very safe for Westerners to be in. You’re welcome anytime.

I had the pleasure of knowing some very lovely Spanish people back during my skool days. Wonderful people. Would love to visit Spain one day…