East-Central Africa; south of Sudan, north of Uganda and Kenya, west of Ethiopia.
South Sudan, which gained independence from Sudan in 2011, is the world’s newest country. Home to a diverse array of mainly Nilotic ethnolinguistic gr ...
Longitude: 30
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Latitude: 39.04372
Longitude: -77.48749
Home country: United States
Distance to South Sudan:
10,998.268 km
Terrain:
Plains in the north and center rise to southern highlands along the border with Uganda and Kenya; the White Nile, flowing north out of the uplands of Central Africa, is the major geographic feature of the country; The Sudd (a name derived from floating vegetation that hinders navigation) is a large swampy area of more than 100,000 sq km fed by the waters of the White Nile that dominates the center of the country.
Natural Resources:
Hydropower, fertile agricultural land, gold, diamonds, petroleum, hardwoods, limestone, iron ore, copper, chromium ore, zinc, tungsten, mica, silver.
Population: 12,703,714
Clusters found in urban areas, particularly in the western interior and around the White Nile.
Area: 619,745 km2
more than four times the size of Georgia; slightly smaller than Texas
Landlocked; The Sudd is a vast swamp in the north central region of South Sudan, formed by the White Nile; its size is variable but can reach some 15% of the country's total area during the rainy season; it is one of the world's largest wetlands.
| Code | Language |
|---|---|
| eng | English |
English (official), Arabic (includes Juba and Sudanese variants), ethnic languages include Dinka, Nuer, Bari, Zande, Shilluk
| Code | Currency | Symbol |
|---|---|---|
| SSP | South Sudanese pound | £ |
Capital City: Juba
Local time: Thursday, December 11 at 5:40 pm (GMT+02:00)
The flag of South Sudan is composed of three equal horizontal bands of black, red with white top and bottom edges, and green. A blue equilateral triangle which spans about two-fifth the width of the field is superimposed on the hoist side with its base on the hoist end of the field. At the center of this triangle is a five-pointed yellow star.
Bordering Countries
South Sudan is a member of the United Nations.
Visiting South Sudan
You're in for a treat! South Sudan is a fascinating place to explore, especially from December to February. Here's what you could encounter:
- Rich cultural diversity
- Beautiful natural landscapes
- Unique wildlife experiences
- High levels of political instability and conflict
- Health concerns such as malaria
- Limited tourist infrastructure
- 5EXTREME RISK
Travel is unsafe and should be avoided
- South Sudanese cuisine features sorghum, maize, and fish.
- Popular dishes include Kisra and Ful Medames.
- Freshly brewed tea and local meats are widely enjoyed.
- Explore Boma National Park
- Visit the capital, Juba
- Experience the local markets and culture
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