Located 14 km east of Sudan border on Blue Nile River. Construction started in 2011, completed in 2023. Cost approximately $5 billion, funded through internal fundraising. Originally planned as Millennium Dam, renamed in 2011
Sudan is located in Northeast Africa, bordering seven countries. It is the third largest country in Africa after Algeria and Congo. The country's borders extend 6,819 kilometers
Gum arabic comes from Acacia senegal and Vachellia seyal trees. Sudan produces about 70% of global supply. Harvested from wild trees in Sahel region. Name "gum Arabic" used in Middle East since 9th century
Nilotic people inhabit South Sudan and East Africa, numbering 50 million in 21st century. Majority live in South Sudan, with smaller populations in Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania. Original dispersal point is South Sudan, second-largest group in African Great Lakes
Pound Sterling (GBP) is primary currency in UK and its territories. British pound dates back to 750-800, originally 240 sterlings. Banknotes feature Queen Elizabeth II and notable figures on reverse. UK continues using pound despite EU's euro transition
Inflation measures general price increases in a country. Small inflation signals economic growth and adequate income. Excessive inflation reduces currency value and purchasing power