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Merol Market, Bor Town, Jonglei State, South Sudan
city

Bor was established as a government station by Charles George Gordon in 1874.

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South Sudan
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Bor

South Sudan

Country
South Sudan
Population
52.0K
Coordinates
6.21, 31.56
1260th most populous city in the world

Bor is a historic city in the Bor region of Jonglei State, located in the central region of South Sudan. It has also served as the headquarters of Jonglei state. The city is situated on the east side of the White Nile at the southern extent of the sudd, South Sudan's vast central wetlands.

From the “History” section

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Merol Market, Bor Town, Jonglei State, South Sudan
city

Bor is located on the eastern bank of the White Nile River.

Bor
South Sudan
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city

Bor

South Sudan

Country
South Sudan
Population
52.0K
Coordinates
6.21, 31.56
1260th most populous city in the world

Bor is a historic city in the Bor region of Jonglei State, located in the central region of South Sudan. It has also served as the headquarters of Jonglei state. The city is situated on the east side of the White Nile at the southern extent of the sudd, South Sudan's vast central wetlands.

From the “Geography” section

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Photo: Mr leroy playpus (Tuttle) · CC BY-SA 4.0

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Merol Market, Bor Town, Jonglei State, South Sudan
city

The climate of Bor is classified as tropical wet and dry (Aw).

Bor
South Sudan
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city

Bor

South Sudan

Country
South Sudan
Population
52.0K
Coordinates
6.21, 31.56
1260th most populous city in the world

Bor is a historic city in the Bor region of Jonglei State, located in the central region of South Sudan. It has also served as the headquarters of Jonglei state. The city is situated on the east side of the White Nile at the southern extent of the sudd, South Sudan's vast central wetlands.

From the “Climate” section

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Photo: Mr leroy playpus (Tuttle) · CC BY-SA 4.0

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Merol Market, Bor Town, Jonglei State, South Sudan
city

Bor has the highest number of livestock in South Sudan.

Bor
South Sudan
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city

Bor

South Sudan

Country
South Sudan
Population
52.0K
Coordinates
6.21, 31.56
1260th most populous city in the world

Bor is a historic city in the Bor region of Jonglei State, located in the central region of South Sudan. It has also served as the headquarters of Jonglei state. The city is situated on the east side of the White Nile at the southern extent of the sudd, South Sudan's vast central wetlands.

From the “Economy” section

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Merol Market, Bor Town, Jonglei State, South Sudan
city

The John Garang Memorial University of Science and Technology is located in Bor.

Bor
South Sudan
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city

Bor

South Sudan

Country
South Sudan
Population
52.0K
Coordinates
6.21, 31.56
1260th most populous city in the world

Bor is a historic city in the Bor region of Jonglei State, located in the central region of South Sudan. It has also served as the headquarters of Jonglei state. The city is situated on the east side of the White Nile at the southern extent of the sudd, South Sudan's vast central wetlands.

From the “Education” section

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Photo: Mr leroy playpus (Tuttle) · CC BY-SA 4.0

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