Al Qadarif State

Al Qadarif (Arabic: القضارف Al Qaḍārif), also spelt Gedaref or Gadarif, is one of the 18 wilayat or states of Sudan. It has an area of 75,263 km2 and an estimated population of approximately 2,208,385 (2018 est). Al Qadarif is the capital of the state; other towns include Doka and Gallabat. It includes the disputed Al Fushqa District.

Al Qadarif
القضارف
Gadaref, Gadarif or Qadārif
State
Location in Sudan.
Coordinates: 14°0′N 35°0′E
Country Sudan
RegionEastern Sudan States Coordinating Council
CapitalAl Qadarif
Government
  Governorvacant
Area
  Total75,263 km2 (29,059 sq mi)
Population
 (2018)
  Total2,208,385
Time zoneUTC+2 (CAT)
HDI (2017)0.457
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