The region of this name was the home to the ancient kingdoms of Sennar and Dongola and is named for an Arabic term for "land of the black peoples." That region extends west to east across Africa between the Sahara Desert and the equatorial rain forest. The southern part of a country by this name will become independent in July. For 10 points, name this large country south 
The region of this name was the home to the ancient kingdoms of Sennar and Dongola and is named for an Arabic term for "land of the black peoples." That region extends west to east across Africa between the Sahara Desert and the equatorial rain forest. The southern part of a country by this name will become independent in July. For 10 points, name this large country south of Egypt, which is also the location of Darfur.
The region of this name was the home to the ancient kingdoms of Sennar and Dongola and is named for an Arabic term for "land of the black peoples.
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