Editing Demographics of Sudan (section)

==Ethnic groups==
[[File:Bedscha.jpg|thumb|right|[[Beja people|Beja]] nomads]]
[[File:Sudan camels.jpg|thumb|Arab [[Bedouin]] in north]]
[[File:Rashaida family.png|thumb|right|[[Rashaida people|Rashaida]] in the east]]
{{Main category|Ethnic groups in Sudan}}
Sudan is a country characterized by its cultural and ethnic diversity. Various ethnic groups contribute to the rich tapestry of Sudanese society. The major ethnic groups in Sudan include [[Sudanese Arabs]], [[Nubians]], [[Zaghawa people|Zaghawa]], and [[Beja people|Beja]], among others.

Sudanese Arabs form the largest ethnic group in Sudan, comprising approximately 70% of the population.<ref name="CIATONGA">{{cite web|url=https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/sudan/|title=Africa: Sudan|date=19 April 2022|publisher=CIA The World Factbook}}</ref> They are predominantly Muslim and speak Arabic.<ref name="WorldAtlas">{{Cite web |date=2019-07-18 |title=Ethnic Groups Of Sudan |url=https://www.worldatlas.com/articles/the-ethnic-groups-in-sudan.html |access-date=2023-05-16 |website=WorldAtlas |language=en-US}}</ref> Nubians, another significant ethnic group, have their origins in the Nubia region along the Nile River. They have a distinct cultural heritage and are known for their architectural achievements.<ref name="WorldAtlas" />

The Zaghawa, also known as Beri or Gimi, are an ethnic group with a presence in Sudan, Chad, and other neighboring countries. They have a pastoralist lifestyle and are known for their cattle herding and camel breeding skills.<ref name="WorldAtlas" />

Additionally, Sudan is home to diverse ethnic groups such as the [[Fur people|Fur]], [[Beja people|Beja]], [[Nuba peoples|Nuba]], [[Fula people|Fula]], and [[Nubians|Nubian people]]. These groups have unique cultural expressions, languages, social structures, and religious practices, contributing to the cultural mosaic of Sudan.

It's important to note that Sudan's demographics have undergone changes, particularly with the secession of South Sudan in 2011. South Sudan was home to many sub-Saharan African ethnic groups. As a result, Sudan's ethnic landscape has evolved, and South Sudan became an independent nation.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-05-15 |title=Sudan {{!}} History, Map, Area, Population, Religion, & Facts {{!}} Britannica |url=https://www.britannica.com/place/Sudan |access-date=2023-05-16 |website=www.britannica.com |language=en}}</ref>