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Wad Sileman Destination Guide

Delve into Wad Sileman in Sudan

Wad Sileman in the region of Al Jazirah State is located in Sudan - some 89 mi or ( 143 km ) South-East of Khartoum , the country's capital .

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Local time in Wad Sileman is now 09:53 AM (Sunday) . The local timezone is named " Africa/Khartoum " with a UTC offset of 3 hours. Depending on your mobility, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Zunqaha, Wad Rahama, Wad Madani, Wad Kirey, and Wad Hisen. While being here, you might want to check out Zunqaha . Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Wad Sileman ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.


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Interesting facts about this location

Gezira Scheme

The Gezira Scheme is one of the largest irrigation projects in the world. It is centered on the Sudanese state of Al Jazirah, just southeast of the confluence of the Blue and White Nile rivers at the city of Khartoum. The Gezira Scheme was begun by the British and distributes water from the Blue Nile through canals and ditches to tenant farms lying between the Blue and White Nile rivers.

More reading: Wikipedia Article
Located at 14.50 33.17 (Lat./Long.); Less than 22 km away
Tags: Al Jazirah (state), Geography of Sudan, Irrigation in Sudan, Irrigation projects, Land management

Wad Madani

Wad Madani is the capital of the Al Jazirah state in east-central Sudan. 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. The city is also the center of local trade in wheat, peanuts, barley, and livestock. It is also headquarters of the Irrigation Service. In 2008, its population was 345,290. It is the home of the Wad Medani Ahlia College, a private university.

More reading: Wikipedia Article
Located at 14.40 33.52 (Lat./Long.); Less than 23 km away
Tags: Al Jazirah (state), Populated places in Sudan