Kordofan Region: Geography and Conflict-Affected Sudan

Category: World Geography & International Relations

  • Kordofan is a broad region of Sudan.
  • It is generally divided into North Kordofan, South Kordofan and West Kordofan.
  • The region lies in the interior of Sudan between areas associated with the Nile Valley and western Sudan.
  • South Kordofan is strategically important because of its location and diverse population.
  • The Nuba Mountains are located in South Kordofan.
  • Kordofan has been affected by political instability and armed conflict in Sudan.
  • UPSC Focus: Sudan geography, Nuba Mountains, African conflict geography.