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Kordofan

geographical name

Kor·​do·​fan ˌkȯr-də-ˈfan How to pronounce Kordofan (audio)
region of central southern Sudan west and north of the White Nile River; chief city El Obeid

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“Kordofan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Kordofan. Accessed 26 Nov. 2025.

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