city, central Sudan. It lies on the west bank of the White Nile River, about 65 miles (105 km) south of Al-Duwaym. Its basic agricultural economy is augmented by light manufacturing. The Kosti bridge, 4 miles (6 km) upstream from Kūstī, provides a railway connection with Al-Ubayyiḍ to the west and accommodates vehicular traffic. Kūstī also has an airport for domestic flights. Pop. (1993) 173,599.