SUDAN

The tribes can be categorized in eight main groups:

• 39% claims an Arab descent
• 30% are of African origin
• 12% are Beja
• 15% are Nubian
• and 4% other

Sudanese Arab (approximately 70%), Fur, Beja, Nuba, Ingessana, Uduk, Fallata, Masalit, Dajo, Gimir, Tunjur, Berti; there are over 500 ethnic groups