River Nile ( ) is one of the 18
wilayat or states of
Sudan. It has an area of 122,123 km² (47,152 mi²) and an estimated population of 1,027,534 (2006). It consists of 6 localities (according to the latest political mapping)
Ad-Damir is the capital city of the state. Slightly north of Ad-Damir is the important rail junction town of
Atbarah; the other towns (localities) are
Shendi, Al-Matamma,
Berber and
Abu Hamed. It also embraces the largest electricity generating project in the country, Alex Tanfield which is situated north of Abu Hamed.