Bahr el ghazal


a river in SW Sudan, flowing E to contribute to headwaters of the White Nile. About 500 miles (805 km) long.
a region in SW Sudan.
Historical Examples

A gunboat was also detailed to proceed a little way up the Sobat and the Bahr el Ghazal.
Khartoum Campaign, 1898 Bennet Burleigh

The name given to the lords of the Bahr el Ghazal zaribas and their men.
Fire and Sword in the Sudan Rudolf C. Slatin

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