Wau, South Sudan facts for kids
Wau (Arabic: واو, Wāw), also known as Wow, Waw or Wau Town, is a city in northwestern South Sudan. It lies on the western bank of the Jur River and is the capital of Western Bahr el Ghazal (and formerly Wau State).
Notable people
- Luol Deng, basketball player.
- Thon Maker, basketball player.
- Alek Wek, model.
Images for kids
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The refugee camp at Wau town's Catholic cathedral, where around 8,500 IDPs had found shelter during the 2016–18 Wau clashes.
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Wau cattle market, 2008
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St Mary Cathedral in Wau
See also
In Spanish: Wau para niños
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