What was the Darfur region of western Sudan named after?
- A British explorer named William Darfur
- A tribe of people called the Fur tribe
- The Fur river running through the region
- The arabic word darfur meaning stove or furnace
Answer
The correct answer is B) A tribe of people called the Fur tribe.
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