What is another word for White Nile?
Pronunciation: [wˈa͡ɪt nˈa͡ɪl] (IPA) 
White Nile is the longer branch of the Nile river, named after its milky-white or grayish color. There are several synonyms for White Nile, including Bahr el-Abiad, which is the Arabic name for the river, meaning "white river." Another synonym is Bahr al-Jabal, which means "mountain river" in Arabic. The river is also referred to as the Albert Nile, named after the lake that feeds it, Lake Albert. Some people also refer to it as the Upper Nile, as it is located in the upper part of the Nile river system. All of these names refer to the same river, which is an important source of water, transportation, and energy in Africa.
