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One of the most striking characteristics of The Sudan is the diversity of its people. The Sudanese are divided among 19 major ethnic groups and about 597 subgroups and speak more than 100 languages and dialects.
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Ethnic-composition-of-The-SudanEthnic composition of The Sudan.[Credits : Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc.]
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