Central Sudan is the political, geographic, cultural, and economic center of Sudan, centered around the capital, Khartoum. It consists of the states of Al Jazirah, Khartoum and White Nile.

Cities

• 1 Khartoum
• 2 Kosti
• 3 Omdurman — destination number two for international visitors, Khartoum's 'Old town'
• 4 Wad Madani — a few hours by coach south of Khartoum - not much there but makes an easy excursion from the capital

Other destinations

• 1 Aba Island.   – spiritual home of the Mahdist movement