Imperialism In Africa: Modern Effects
Sudan has been independent from Britain/Egypt since 1956. Sudan was colonized by Britain during the Imperial Era.
The northern territory is primarily Muslim, while the southern is Christian. This has caused major conflict throughout the nation’s history.
Sudan is a war torn country- it has rarely seen peace in its existence. (civil war, Darfur crisis)
Literacy rate: 27% (males 40%; females 16%), persons 15 years and over.
Life Expectancy: 58
Poverty: Half the population live on less than the equivalent of $1 a day.
In an attempt to secure peace and re-establish infrastructure the North has offered to support the succession (formation of own country in territory of the southern area of the Nation.
Right now there is a vote occurring (referendum) on behalf of the south to decide if Sudan will split and become two nations.
Read more: http://www.cbc.ca/world/story/2011/01/07/f-sudan-timeline.html#ixzz1AyHqixOQ
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