River Nile (state)
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| River Nile ولاية نهر النيل |
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.svg) Location in Sudan. |
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| Country |  Sudan |
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| Region | Northern | |
| Capital | Ad-Damir | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 122,123 km2 (47,152 sq mi) | |
| Population (2006 (est.)) | ||
| • Total | 1,027,534 | |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC+3) | |
River Nile (Arabic: ولاية نهر النيل Naḥr an Nīl) is one of the 18 wilayat or states of Sudan. It has an area of 122,123 km² (47,152 mi²) and an estimated population of 1,027,534 (2006). It consists of 6 localities (according to the latest political mapping) Ad-Damir is the capital city of the state. Slightly north of Ad-Damir is the important rail junction town of Atbarah; the other towns (localities) are Shendi, Al-Matamma, Berber and Abu Hamed. It also embraces the largest electricity generating project in the country, Alex Tanfield which is situated north of Abu Hamed.
External links
- en.nahralnileinvest.gov.sd, Ministry of Investment, Industry, Tourism & Mining River Nile State
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