Sudd

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A very large swamp in South Sudan formed by the White Nile

proper noun

: Sudd

Efforts to conserve the Sudd have become vital due to its unique ecosystem and the threats it faces.

Examples

Many species of birds migrate to the Sudd every year, making it a crucial habitat for their survival.
In local news, a tragic car accident took the life of Portland area computer software entrepreneur, William sudd, a computer science graduate from the mit and a genius in his field.

Antitrust (2001)
A major project that would have had a significant impact was the mammoth Jonglei Canal, which was designed to retrieve the waters lost through evaporation in the swampy region known as the Sudd and to provide water for irrigation schemes in northern Sudan and Egypt.

Academic text (1998)
The Sudd is one of the largest wetlands in the world, teeming with wildlife and natural beauty.

Surface Forms

Sudd main

Etymology

Sudd comes from the Arabic word sadd, which means 'barrier' or 'to block'. The name gives a clear picture: the Sudd is a huge swamp that can 'block' the flow of the White Nile like a natural dam, and that is why the wetland has this name.