Sudan And South Sudan Essay

My paper is about how the climate, geography, and resources of Sudan and South Sudan impact the people in those two countries . Also, to learn more about Sudan and South Sudan, and to see how both of these countries have became better. I am going to tell you a lot about the festivals, food, imports,exports and celebrations that happen in Sudan and South Sudan.
The part of Lost Boy and Lost Girl that effected me the most is when they had to leave their homes and escape the war that was going on,and when they walked for days and weeks without good food to eat. Some of tem had to mud in order to survive.That has impacted me the most to be more grateful for what I have because I never knew how bad the world could be until I read this book. It also has impact me to be more thankful for my family because John didn't see his mom and sister for many years. So I am going to be more thankful to God and that I have a family that loves and supports me for who I am and what I do.

Sudan manufactures a lot of goods such as: sugar refining, vegetable oil, soap, ginning of cotton, and the production of cotton textiles. Some natural resources of Sudan are: iron ore, copper, silver, tungsten, mica, chromium ore, zinc,and petroleum. Sudan has a scorching, tropical,and heavy climate. Summer temperatures often goes as high as 43.3 degrees Celsius.
Some foods like: Broad Bean Balls, Beef, spinach,and peanut stew, also Sweetened Semolina have affected people in Sudan to be proud of who they are and to express themselves and their culture. Mawlid an-Nabi is a celebration in Sudan that celebrates the day the Prophet Mohammad was born.
This is one of the few Islamic celebrations when other people get to join them in their festivities.They have food and sweets in the streets and dancing. They sing all night. Sufi Holiya is a festival in Sudan that is held in honor of the Sudanese saints and sheiks. The gathering of people of all ethnicities and social rankings who dance and hug in the streets. This part of the festival is called Hadra. The festival-goers sing traditional hymns and songs. They hold a large parade that passes through many culturally significant, and amazing
landmarks.

South Sudan’s main exports are: Crude Petroleum, Other Oily Seeds, Oil Seed Flower, Tanned Sheep Hides, and Stone Processing Machine. Some of South Sudan’s imports are: Raw Sugar, Cars, Sorghum, Wheat Flours, and Medicaments. Some of South Sudan’s trading partners are: China, India, Algeria, and Uganda. South Sudan has a tropical, heavy, steamy savanna climate. Before rainy season begins, the temperatures are rising as high as 38 to 40 degrees Celsius. Rainy season starts in the middle of April and May. Independence Day is a day in South Sudan that they celebrate being freed from Sudan. They have food, dancing, music, and all types of fun activities. Eid al-Adha is an Islamic festival to celebrate the wish of Ibrahim to follow Allah (God) command to sacrifice his son Ishmael. People from South Sudan cook food like: Molokhia, Chopped Liver Stew,and Grilled Lamb ribs and chops. People show off their cooking skills at festivals and religious celebrations. They are proud of who they are and what they cook.