Life of Sudanese people

Mojtaba is at the Nile, taking a boat trip across its waters. Ferries are used daily by the Sudanese people to cross the Nile.

The Nile is an important part of the Sudanese culture. It is of historic and economic importance.

Water is drawn for agriculture and used to irrigate the fields running along the river. Local fishermen sell their fish at markets and restaurants. And the rich soil along the river banks is used to create bricks to build homes.

Life of the people

The Nile is of incredible importance to the Sudanese who live and work along its course during the day. And in the evening, its banks become a centre point for socialising. Families sit by the Nile with neighbours and friends.

Blue and white water

The Nile is the longest river in the world, with many different stretches and flowing through a number of east African countries. In Sudan, the Blue Nile and the White Nile meet at Khartoum and then the Nile continues north into Egypt.  As the Blue and White Niles meet, you can clearly see the waters of the rivers joining together by the difference in their colour. Mojtaba points out where it almost appears as a line within the river.