Sennar
Sennar is a city in central Sudan, located on the Blue Nile, southeast of Khartoum and serves as the capital of Sennar State. The city grew as an administrative and commercial center for the surrounding agricultural region. A dominant feature of the area is the Sennar Dam, constructed on the Blue Nile in the mid-20th century, which created the Sennar Reservoir. The dam and reservoir support irrigation networks and hydroelectric power generation for central Sudan, contributing to the development of large-scale irrigation schemes and agricultural production in the region.
The economy of Sennar is largely based on agriculture, with crops such as sorghum, millet, vegetables, and
The city experiences a hot climate, with a rainy season in the summer; temperatures are high year-round.
Historically, the area has ancient roots in Nile valley civilizations; the modern city developed in the 20th