nubia meaning

• Noun: Nubia  n(y)oobeeu
  1. An ancient region of northeastern Africa (southern Egypt and northern Sudan) on the Nile; much of Nubia is now under Lake Nasser

  Type of: geographic area, geographic region, geographical area, geographical region

  Part of: Africa

  Encyclopedia: Nubia

Examples

1. Nubia was a major source of copper as well as gold.
2. During the 15th century, Nubia was open to Arab immigration.
3. Nubia was a major source of gold for the ancient world.
4. There is also Lake Nubia on the Sudanese-Egyptian border.
5. Nubia's ancient cultural development was influenced by its geography.