Kaduqli

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Kaduqli
Kaduqli Location in Sudan
Coordinates: 11°1′0″N 29°43′0″E / 11.01667, 29.71667
Country	Sudan
State	South Kurdufan
Population (2005)
- Total	92,674 (est)

Kaduqli (Arabic: كادوقلي) is a capital city of South Kurdufan State, Sudan. It is located at around 11°1′0″N, 29°43′0″E, 149 miles (240 km) south of al-Ubayyid, at the northern edge of the White Nile plain. Kaduqli came under Egyptian rule in the early 19th century and was probably a centre for recruiting slaves for the Egyptian army. It is now a trading centre for gum arabic and livestock. Industries include textiles, soap factories, and the production of leather. Population, estimated 2007: 92,624

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• The Nuba Mountains Homepage