Jazirah, Al
Jazirah, Al,
Sudan: see Gezira, AlGezira, Al, or Al Jazirah
, region, SE Sudan, occupying the tract between the White and Blue Niles south of their convergence at Khartoum. The Arabic word Gezira means "island" or "peninsula." Wad Madani is the region's chief town.
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