evidence: The name derives from the Arabic bilād as-sūdān (بلاد السودان), or "The Land of the Blacks".[37] The name is one of various toponyms sharing similar etymologies, in reference to the very dark skin of the indigenous people. Prior to this, Sudan was known as Nubia and Ta Nehesi or Ta Seti by Ancient Egyptians named for the Nubian and Medjay archers or bowmen. [...] - Kafia Kingi and Radom National Park was a part of Bahr el Ghazal in 1956.[232] Sudan has recognised South Sudanese independence according to the borders for 1 January 1956.[233] [...] - Sudan profile from BBC News - CIMIC activities in the African Union Mission in Sudan - The conflict in South Sudan – The Economist - UNAMID | UNITED NATIONS – AFRICAN UNION HYBRID OPERATION IN DARFUR - Sudan - 1956 establishments in Africa - Countries and territories where Arabic is an official language - Countries and territories where English is an official language - Countries in Africa - North African countries - Federal republics - Least developed countries - Member states of the African Union - Member states of the Arab League - Member states of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation - Member states of the United Nations - Military dictatorships - East African countries - Saharan countries - States and territories established in 1956