Kūstī
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.
This article was most recently revised and updated by Amy McKenna.
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Article Title:
Kūstī
Website Name:
Encyclopaedia Britannica
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Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
Date Published:
19 July 2011
Access Date:
November 13, 2026