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Al-DamÄzÄ«n
Sudan
Also known as: El-Damazin
Al-DamÄzÄ«n, town, southeastern Sudan, on the western bank of the Blue Nile River. Irrigation made possible by the Ruį¹£ayriį¹£ (Roseires) dam to the east of Al-DamÄzÄ«n has increased the agricultural potential of Sudan. Industries include flour mills, sugar refineries, and oilseed mills. The town is connected with Al-Garef, Sinjah, and SannÄr by a road and a railway route. A domestic airport serves the area. Pop. (2008) 136,788.
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