Western Bahr el Ghazal
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Region / Subdivision
Summary
Western Bahr el Ghazal is a state within South Sudan, bordering Sudan and the Central African Republic. Its capital is Wau, and it forms part of the larger Bahr el Ghazal region. Historically, the area suffered greatly from the 19th-century slave trade.
Statistics
Area
93,900.00 km²
Population
600,000