Read the passage below and answer the question that follows. This country has faced severe ethnic violence in its Darfur region. In 2011, the country held an election and voted to split into two separate countries. Which country is described in the passage above?

The passage describes Sudan, which has experienced severe ethnic violence in the Darfur region. In 2011, a referendum led to South Sudan becoming an independent country, splitting from Sudan. Therefore, the correct choice is Sudan.

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