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South Sudan

Republic of South Sudan

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Official name
Republic of South Sudan
Capital
Juba
Region
Middle Africa
Population (2018 est.)
≈ 11 million
Area
619,745 km²
Currency
South Sudanese pound (SSP)
Neighbours
Central African Republic, DR Congo, Ethiopia, Kenya, Sudan, Uganda
Internet / phone
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Where it is

Notable facts

  • South Sudan is the world’s youngest widely recognised country, independent since 9 July 2011.
  • The Sudd wetland is one of the largest in the world and swallows much of the White Nile’s flow.
  • Its Boma–Jonglei landscape hosts one of Africa’s largest antelope migrations, rivalling the Serengeti’s.
  • It is landlocked and heavily dependent on oil exported through pipelines in Sudan.

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