Gezira, Agricultural state between Blue Nile and White Nile, Sudan
The Gezira state spans across 27,549 square kilometers of fertile land between two major rivers, with Wad Madani serving as its capital.
The Sennar Dam construction in 1925 initiated the Gezira Scheme, transforming the region into a substantial cotton production center through extensive irrigation networks.
The name Gezira derives from Arabic, meaning island, reflecting the geographical position of this territory between the Blue Nile and White Nile rivers.
The state maintains an extensive irrigation system covering 2.5 million acres of farmland, supporting both cotton and wheat production throughout the agricultural seasons.
The December 2023 conflict led to massive population displacement, with 250,000 people fleeing the region, significantly altering its demographic composition.
Location: Sudan
Capital city: Wad Madani
Elevation above the sea: 406 m
Website: http://www.gazirastate.gov.sd/
Website: http://gazirastate.gov.sd
GPS coordinates: 14.50000,33.50000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 10:09
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