The largest African nation is Sudan, which has a population of over 40 million people. It is located in the northeast corner of the continent and is bordered by Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, South Sudan, Chad, Libya, and the Central African Republic. Sudan is the third-largest country in Africa and is home to a diverse population of Arabs, Africans, and Europeans. It is also the site of the world's longest river, the Nile. Sudan has a long history of conflict, but has recently seen an increase in stability and economic growth.