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Egyptian Sudan 74 economic ties that link Sudan to Egypt. Sudan is a country that is still virgin, and its trade is poised for growth and rapid increase due to the nature of its land and its fertility. If it has an outlet to the sea at Port Sudan, then this port alone cannot handle the trade of this country when it achieves some progress. In Egypt, a large portion of Sudan's goods will always pass, especially if there is competition in the trade of that country, then the green route will be preferred. The largest portion of Sudan's trade is now with Egypt. It will always remain so, and Egypt is among the countries of the world that are densely populated, and these populations are increasing rapidly. Its land is becoming unable to suffice for these populations, and in a few years, this will become one of the pressing social issues that the coming generation will have to solve. There is no other place in the world naturally suited to accommodate the population increase in Egypt except Sudan. It is a country bordering Egypt, a purely agricultural country, and connected to Egypt by ties of all kinds. On the other hand, the principle universally accepted is that which guided and led humanity's policy after the Great War, the principle of nationality, confined to forming political units from communities gathered if they are of one element. This principle applies to Egypt and Sudan because the majority of Sudan is of the Arab element, speaks the language of the Egyptians, shares their religion, and has their customs.