The banks of the Nile Although the Nile usually evokes Egypt in the mind, it is important to remember that the source of this immense river is found in Sudan. A.Lorgnier ©
Sudan is crossed by the Nile which is still the central nerve of the country. The White Nile (Bahr al-Abiadh) supplies water during drought and the Blue Nile (Bahr al-Azraq) floods the area.