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Jay L. Spaulding
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LOCATION: Union, NJ, United States
Associate Professor of History, Kean University, Union, New Jersey. Coauthor of Kingdoms of the Sudan.
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South Sudan, country located in northeastern Africa. Its rich biodiversity includes lush savannas, swamplands, and rainforests that are home to many species of wildlife. Prior to 2011, South Sudan was part of Sudan, its neighbour to the north. South Sudan’s population, predominantly African…
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