Fun facts about Kassala
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Kassala was established as a garrison town by the Egyptian Army in 1834 following its conquest of Sudan.
Kassala
Sudan
Kassala is the capital of the state of Kassala in eastern Sudan. In 2003 its population was recorded to be 530,950. Built on the banks of the Gash River, it is a market city and is famous for its fruit gardens. Many of its inhabitants are from the Hadendawa sub-tribe of the Beja ethnic group.
From the “History” section
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The Khatmiyya Mosque, built in 1840, is the most important cultural site in Kassala.
Kassala
Sudan
Kassala is the capital of the state of Kassala in eastern Sudan. In 2003 its population was recorded to be 530,950. Built on the banks of the Gash River, it is a market city and is famous for its fruit gardens. Many of its inhabitants are from the Hadendawa sub-tribe of the Beja ethnic group.
From the “Current status” section
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Kassala has a hot desert climate characterized by high temperatures and low precipitation.
Kassala
Sudan
Kassala is the capital of the state of Kassala in eastern Sudan. In 2003 its population was recorded to be 530,950. Built on the banks of the Gash River, it is a market city and is famous for its fruit gardens. Many of its inhabitants are from the Hadendawa sub-tribe of the Beja ethnic group.
From the “Climate” section
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Kassala University was established in 1990 to replace the East University.
Kassala
Sudan
Kassala is the capital of the state of Kassala in eastern Sudan. In 2003 its population was recorded to be 530,950. Built on the banks of the Gash River, it is a market city and is famous for its fruit gardens. Many of its inhabitants are from the Hadendawa sub-tribe of the Beja ethnic group.
From the “Education” section
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The city is ethnically diverse, comprising groups such as the Beja, Beni-Amer, and Rashaida.
Kassala
Sudan
Kassala is the capital of the state of Kassala in eastern Sudan. In 2003 its population was recorded to be 530,950. Built on the banks of the Gash River, it is a market city and is famous for its fruit gardens. Many of its inhabitants are from the Hadendawa sub-tribe of the Beja ethnic group.
From the “History” section
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Photo: Bertramz · CC BY 3.0