Geiger, South Sudan
Geiger (Arabic: القیقر), is a border town in South Sudan. It is notable for the refugee crisis from South Sudan into Sudan due to the South Sudanese Civil War.[2] It is situated along the White Nile.
Geiger
Arabic: القیقر | |
|---|---|
  Geiger | |
| Coordinates: 11°59′36″N 32°45′41″E | |
| Country |  South Sudan |
| State | Upper Nile |
| County | Manyo |
| Payam | Geiger Payam |
| Government | |
| • Chief administrative officer | Dok Lual[1] |
| Population | |
| • Total | 2,000 - 3,000 refugees[2] |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (WAT[3]) |
| Area code | 7G3JXQV6+8H |
References
- "2,000 refugees at northern Upper Nile's Geiger and Joda areas". Radio Tamazuj.
- "No more dangerous treks to rivers to get water for Asha and her children". www.wvi.org.
- "South Sudan Switches Time Zone". www.timeanddate.com.
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