Sudd
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| Area | 57000 |
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| Reference no | 1622 |
| Designated as world heritage site | June 5, 2006 |
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| ID | 2303701 |
About Sudd
The Sudd is a vast swamp in South Sudan, formed by the White Nile's Baḥr al-Jabal section. The Arabic word sudd is derived from sadd, meaning "barrier" or "obstruction". The term "the sudd" has come to refer to any large solid floating vegetation island or mat.
