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Egyptian Sudan 100 A large number of the population in Egypt. Let us assume they are half a million or a million, and it takes only four years for the population to increase. Once this short period has passed, we find ourselves facing the same dilemma again. Far be it from me to simplify the burden of industry with these words; rather, the intention is only to demonstrate the inadequacy of this resource and that it does not solve the problem we are facing. The only outlet open to us is towards the south, where there is a vast region with a small population and land similar in nature to Egypt's land, irrigated by the same Nile, and separated from us by no barrier, but rather it and Egypt are one body. And a region like this, whose living conditions and soil are similar to our country: Egyptians alone are those who can make it prosperous and happy. In short, it is an environment suitable for Egyptians, as much as they themselves are suited to this environment. And it allows for the continuous increase of Egypt's population for a hundred years without the slightest inconvenience. Sudan is the only door to peace that has remained wide open for Egypt since ancient times, and it must remain so forever, because it is as necessary to it as the soul is to the body. And to this end, all efforts of those who hold Egypt's preservation in their hands and harbor its benefit and interest in their hearts must be directed.