Nubia

/ˈnubiə/
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Definitions of Nubia
  1. noun
    an ancient region of northeastern Africa (southern Egypt and northern Sudan) on the Nile; much of Nubia is now under Lake Nasser
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    geographic area, geographic region, geographical area, geographical region
    a demarcated area of the Earth
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