Fun facts about Wad Madani
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Wad Madani was part of the Christian Nubian kingdom of Alodia during the medieval period.
Wad Madani
Sudan
Wad Madani is a city in Central Sudan and the capital of the Al Jazirah state. Wad Madani lies on the west bank of the Blue Nile, nearly 85 miles (136 km) southeast of Khartoum. It is linked by rail to Khartoum and is the center of a cotton-growing region.
From the “History” section
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Wad Madani has a hot arid climate despite receiving over 13 inches of rain per year.
Wad Madani
Sudan
Wad Madani is a city in Central Sudan and the capital of the Al Jazirah state. Wad Madani lies on the west bank of the Blue Nile, nearly 85 miles (136 km) southeast of Khartoum. It is linked by rail to Khartoum and is the center of a cotton-growing region.
From the “Geography” section
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Two trans-African automobile routes pass through Wad Madani: the Cairo-Cape Town Highway and the Ndjamena-Djibouti Highway.
Wad Madani
Sudan
Wad Madani is a city in Central Sudan and the capital of the Al Jazirah state. Wad Madani lies on the west bank of the Blue Nile, nearly 85 miles (136 km) southeast of Khartoum. It is linked by rail to Khartoum and is the center of a cotton-growing region.
From the “Transport” section
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Film shows in Wad Madani started in the early 1950s with mobile cinemas presented by the Ministry of Information.
Wad Madani
Sudan
Wad Madani is a city in Central Sudan and the capital of the Al Jazirah state. Wad Madani lies on the west bank of the Blue Nile, nearly 85 miles (136 km) southeast of Khartoum. It is linked by rail to Khartoum and is the center of a cotton-growing region.
From the “Cultural life” section
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Notable people from Wad Madani include the singer Abdel Aziz El Mubarak and the human rights lawyer Amin Mekki Medani.
Wad Madani
Sudan
Wad Madani is a city in Central Sudan and the capital of the Al Jazirah state. Wad Madani lies on the west bank of the Blue Nile, nearly 85 miles (136 km) southeast of Khartoum. It is linked by rail to Khartoum and is the center of a cotton-growing region.
From the “Notable people” section
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