Geography of Sudan - Extreme Points

Extreme Points

This is a list of the extreme points of Sudan, the points that are farther north, south, east or west than any other location.

  • Northern-most point - an unnamed headland in the Wadi Halfa salient, Northern wilayat
  • Eastern-most point - Ghab Miyun island, Suakin archipelago, Red Sea wilayat
  • Eastern-most point (mainland) - Ras Kasar, Red Sea wilayat
  • Southern-most point - the tripoint with South Sudan and Ethiopia, Blue Nile wilayat
  • Western-most point - unnamed location on the border with Chad in the Wadi Kadja immediately east of the Chadian village of Bir Kandji, West Darfur wilayat
  • Highest point - Deriba Caldera, 3,042 m (9,980 ft)
  • Lowest point - Red Sea, 0 m
  • Note: Sudan claims, but not control, the Hala'ib triangle which is under Egyptian rule. If this area is included then Sudan's northern-most point is the point at which the Egyptian border enters the Red Sea on the mainland or, including islands, the eastern headland of Mirear Island. Sudan also claims, but not control, Kafia Kingi which is administered by South Sudan. If this area is included, then Sudan's southern-most point is the tripoint with South Sudan and the Central African Republic, South Darfur wilayat

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