Badien Island

It is located 56 km (35 mi) north of Dongola, the capital of the Northern state, Sudan.

The island's inhabitants speak two Nubian languages: Nobiin (also known as Mahasi or Halfawai) and Andaandi (also called Dongolawi).

[2] The island is divided into four administrative districts: north, south, east, and west.

Farmers on the island cultivate various crops, including wheat and beans.

In 2005, the island obtained an electricity grid, which significantly improved the efficiency of agricultural operations.