Khartoum

//kɑː(ɹ)ˈtuːm// name

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  1. 1
    The capital city of Sudan.

    "But while the capture of Khartoum marks an important moment in the conflict, with the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) deeply embedded elsewhere in Sudan and attempting to form a parallel government, analysts warn there is little likelihood of a swift resolution to the war."

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capital of sudan

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"Khartoum is the capital of Sudan."

Etymology

Possibly from Arabic خُرْطُوم (ḵurṭūm, “elephant trunk”), but more likely from Arabic قُرْطُم (qurṭum, “safflower”).

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