Gezira, Agricultural state between Blue Nile and White Nile, Sudan
Description
Gezira is a state in Sudan located between the Blue Nile and White Nile rivers, with Wad Madani as its capital city. The landscape consists mainly of agricultural land shaped by an extensive irrigation system that serves the region's farming communities.
History
The construction of the Sennar Dam in the 1920s transformed the region into a major cotton-producing area through large-scale irrigation. This engineering project fundamentally changed how the land was farmed and developed.
Culture
The name Gezira comes from Arabic and means island, reflecting how the territory sits between two rivers. Visitors can observe how communities here have built their lives around this distinctive water-based geography.
Practical
The region is characterized by extensive irrigation channels that serve the farmland and affect access to many areas. Visitors should keep in mind that agricultural activities shape the rhythm of daily life and change with the seasons.
Did you know?
The area was long the center of Sudan's cotton industry and shaped the country's economy for many decades. This historical importance can still be seen today in the structures and traditions of local communities.
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