Bor- Travel Tips

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Bor, located in central South Sudan, is a historic city on the east bank of the White Nile. It played a significant role in the ivory trade during the 19th century and later became an administrative center under Anglo-Egyptian rule. The city is known for its connection to the Second Sudanese Civil War, where a 1983 rebellion in Malual-Chaat led to the formation of the Sudan People's Liberation Movement. Nearby Malek, home to one of South Sudan's earliest Christian missions, also played a key role in the region's educational and religious history. Today, Bor serves as the seat of Bor Municipality and remains an important political and economic hub, located about 190 kilometers north of Juba.