Western Bahr el Ghazal
Western Bahr el Ghazal is a state in South Sudan. It has an area of 93,900 km2 (36,255 sq mi) and is the least populous state in South Sudan, according to the controversial Sudanese census conducted in 2008. It is part of the Bahr el Ghazal region. Its capital is Wau. The state shared international borders with Sudan to the north and the Central African Republic to the west. The portion now occupied by Raga County (pronounced 'Raja') is the southern part of the historical region known as "Dar Fertit".
Western Bahr el Ghazal | |
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Location in South Sudan. | |
| Coordinates: 07°53′N 25°52′E | |
| Country | South Sudan |
| Region | Bahr el Ghazal |
| Capital | Wau |
| Government | |
| • Governor | Sarah Cleto Hassan |
| Area | |
| • Total | 91,079.95 km2 (35,166.17 sq mi) |
| Population (2017 estimate) | |
| • Total | 473,636 |
| • Density | 5.2/km2 (13/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (CAT) |
| HDI (2021) | 0.416 low · 4th of 10 |
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