Blue Nile

The Blue Nile state spans 45,844 square kilometers along the western bank of the Blue Nile River with Ad-Damazin as its capital city.

The state was established through presidential decree in 1992, named after the Blue Nile River and sometimes referred to as Central or Al Wusta.

The state population includes multiple ethnic groups who communicate primarily in Sudanese Arabic while maintaining their distinct regional traditions and practices.

The region sits at an elevation of 642 meters above sea level and maintains agricultural activities through irrigation systems from the Blue Nile River.

The state contains the Roseires Dam, which generates electrical power for the region and influences the local economic development patterns.

Location: Sudan

Capital city: Ad-Damazin

Elevation above the sea: 642 m

GPS coordinates: 11.35056,34.13444

Latest update: May 24, 2025 20:14