Northern Bahr el Ghazal

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Northern Bahr el Ghazal

Name

Northern Bahr el Ghazal

Nomenclature and Geography

Category: Region / Subdivision

Summary

Northern Bahr el Ghazal is one of the ten states of South Sudan located in the northwestern part of the country. It is historically part of the larger Bahr el Ghazal region. The state is known for its flat landscape and reliance on the seasonal floodplains of the Lol River.

Statistics

Area

30,543.00 km²

Population

720,898

Location