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Kūstī
Sudan
Also known as: Kosti
Kūstī, city, southern Sudan. It lies on the west bank of the White Nile River about 65 miles (105 km) south of Al-Duwaym. Its basic agricultural economy is augmented by light manufacturing. The Kosti bridge, 4 miles (6 km) upstream from Kūstī, provides a railway connection with Al-Ubayyiḍ to the west and accommodates vehicular traffic. Kūstī also has an airport for domestic flights. Pop. (2008) 213,080.
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