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Al-Sudd, South Sudan

White Nile River

Map of Sudan highlighting the southern region labeled as Southern Sudan, shown as a semiautonomous area prior to independence. The map displays major rivers, neighboring countries, and key cities such as Juba and Malakal, with an inset locating Sudan within Africa.

Physical map of South Sudan highlighting major rivers, wetlands, and national parks. Key features include the White Nile River running north through the country, the large Al-Sudd swamp in the center, Southern National Park and Boma National Park, the Ironstone Plateau in the west, and Mount Kinyeti near the southern border. The map also marks the disputed Abyei region along the northern border with Sudan and shows neighboring countries: Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of the Congo

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Sundarbans Everglades Okefenokee Swamp Great Dismal Swamp Bangweulu Swamps

Mount Kenya in Mount Kenya National Park is the highest mountain in Africa. UNESCO World Heritage Site. Giant Lobelia in foreground. (Mt. Kenya; Mt. Kenya National Park; mountains; rugged mountain; African geography, African landscape, stratovolcano)

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