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Sudan
Index
Sudan's transport infrastructure in 1990 included an
extensive railroad system that served the more important
populated areas except in the far south, a meager road network
(very little of which consisted of all-weather roads), a natural
inland waterway--the Nile River and its tributaries--and a
national airline that provided both international and domestic
service. Complementing this infrastructure was Port Sudan, a
major deep-water port on the Red Sea, and a small but modern
national merchant marine. Additionally, a pipeline transporting
petroleum products extended from the port to Khartoum
(see
fig. 6).
Figure 6. Transportation System, 1991
Only minimal efforts had been expended through the early
1980s to improve existing and, according to both Sudanese and
foreign observers, largely inefficiently operated transport
facilities. Increasing emphasis on economic development placed a
growing strain on the system, and beginning in the mid-1970s a
substantial proportion of public investment funds was allocated
for transport sector development. Some progress toward meeting
equipment goals had been reported by the beginning of the 1980s,
but substantial further modernization and adequately trained
personnel were still required. Until these were in place,
inadequate transportation was expected to constitute a major
obstacle to economic development.
Data as of June 1991
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