Kenana Sugar Factory

The Kenana Sugar Company, located in Sudan's White Nile State, operates one of the world's largest and most efficient integrated sugar production complexes. Established in the 1970s through a landmark partnership between Sudan and investors from Kuwait and Saudi Arabia, it transformed arid lands into lush plantations via an extensive irrigation network drawn from the White Nile. The estate is unique for its total integration, handling everything from sugarcane cultivation to the production of refined white sugar, bioethanol, and animal feed. Furthermore, Kenana is a pioneer in green energy, generating its own electricity by burning bagasse (sugarcane fiber). With a workforce of thousands, the complex supports a self-contained community with its own schools, hospitals, and housing. As a major contributor to Sudan's GDP and agricultural exports, Kenana serves as a global model for large-scale agro-industrial development in arid regions, showcasing the synergy between natural resources and international capital.

Nearby cities

Kosti

Kosti is an important settlement in the Sudanese state of Region WN.

Rabak

Rabak is the capital of the Region WN state in Sudan.

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Ad-Duwaim

Ad-Duwaim is an important settlement in the Sudanese state of Region WN.

Tajoura

Eastern suburb of the capital, known for its nuclear research center.

Janzur

Janzur is a historically rich coastal city in northwestern Libya, famous for its archaeological sites and scenic Mediterranean beaches.

Al Hamidiyah

Al Hamidiyah is a prominent coastal town near Tripoli, Libya, offering beautiful beaches along the Mediterranean Sea.

Qasr bin Ghashir

Southern suburb of Tripoli, dominated by the international airport.

Qasr al Qarabulli

An important agricultural center on the Mediterranean coast with beautiful resorts and sandy beaches.

Surman

A quiet coastal community nestled between Zawiya and Sabratha.

Sennar

Sennar is the capital of the Region SI state in Sudan.

Al Ajaylat

Agricultural center in the northwest supplying the surrounding area with goods.

Tarhuna

A high-altitude agricultural city renowned for its vast olive groves.

History & landmarks

Tripoli Stadium

A large multi-purpose stadium used for football matches and athletics competitions.

Zawiya Grand Mosque

A significant Islamic structure and religious center in the coastal city of Zawiya.

Nature

Kosti Lake

A lake on the White Nile near Kosti.

More places

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Rabak Cement Factory (Nile Cement)

The Nile Cement Factory in Rabak is a major producer in the White Nile region, supporting urban development and housing projects.

Kosti Inland Port

Kosti Inland Port is the most important river port on the White Nile, serving as a critical hub for trade between Sudan and South Sudan.

White Nile Sugar Factory

The White Nile Sugar Factory is a large-scale agro-industrial project that contributes significantly to Sudan's goal of sugar self-suffic…

Port of Tripoli

The Port of Tripoli is Libya's largest seaport and the most important hub for the country's international trade.

Tripoli Zoo

A significant park with a variety of animals.

White Nile Orchards

Fruit orchards along the White Nile.

Kosti Nile Park

A riverside park in Kosti for children.