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Noun: Nubia  n(y)oo-bee-u
  1. An ancient region of northeastern Africa (southern Egypt and northern Sudan) on the Nile; much of Nubia is now under Lake Nasser

Type of: geographic area, geographic region, geographical area, geographical region

Part of: Africa

Encyclopedia: Nubia