Souq al Arabi

The Souq al Arabi (Arabic: السوق العربي, lit. 'Arab Market') is the largest open-air market in Khartoum, Sudan.[1]

Structure and size

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A picture of Souq Al Arabic Khartoum City
Souq Al Arabi Khartoum

The market is spread over several blocks in the center of Khartoum proper,[2] just south of the Great Mosque (Masjid al-Kabir) and the minibus station. Sellers are located in sections according to the type of goods they offer.[2][3]

References

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  1. ^ Yang, Daniel (June 21, 2019). "Sudan's fragile hope for democracy". Inter Press Service – via ProQuest.
  2. ^ a b Harrison, Madeline (October 2014). "Where two Niles meet" (PDF). Faces: People, Places, and Culture. ISSN 0749-1387.
  3. ^ Hamdan, G. (1960). "The Growth and Functional Structure of Khartoum". Geographical Review. 50 (1): 21–40. doi:10.2307/212333. ISSN 0016-7428.

Further reading

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15°36′04″N 32°31′30″E / 15.601°N 32.525°E / 15.601; 32.525

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