Kosti, Sudan

For the village in Bulgaria, see Kosti, Bulgaria.
Kosti
Kosti Residential Area
Kosti
Location in Sudan
Coordinates:
Country Sudan
State
Elevation 1,247 ft (380 m)
Population (1993)
 • Total 173,699

Kosti (also Kusti) is a major city (Population as of 1993: 173,599) in Sudan that lies south of Khartoum and stands on the western bank of the White Nile river, opposite Rabak, where there is a bridge. The city is served by Kosti Railway Station and Rabak Airport.

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Economy

The large Kenana sugar refinery is located east of the city.

Kosti is home to the El Imam El Mahdi University, established in 1994 as a public university funded by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research. It is named in honor of Muhammad Ahmad, the leader of the Mahdia revolution in Sudan (1885-1898).[1]

Climate

Kosti, like most of Sudan, has a very dry climate. The climate stays hot throughout the year, even into November temperatures still break 100 degrees.[2][3]

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References

  1. ^ "Historical Overview". El Imam El Mahdi University. http://www.elmahdi.edu.sd/English/mogadma.html. Retrieved 2011-09-17. 
  2. ^ http://www.weather-forecast.com/locations/Kosti
  3. ^ http://www.tutiempo.net/en/Weather/Kosti/HSKI.htm

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