South Sudan Country Overview

 

Republic of South Sudan

South Sudan Country Overview. The official name is the Republic of South Sudan. It is also commonly referred to as South Sudan.

African map highlighting South Sudan location.

1. Where is South Sudan located?
   

   South Sudan is located in the east of Africa. South Sudan borders the following countries; Kenya to the southeast, the east by Ethiopia, to the south by Uganda, to the north by Sudan, to the west by the Central African Republic, and to the southwest by Democratic Republic of the Congo.

2. What is the capital of South Sudan?

   The Capital of South Sudan is Juba.

3. How large is the country of South Sudan?

   South Sudan has 644,329 square kilometers of land.

4. Is South Sudan a member of the African Union?
   

   South Sudan is a a member of the African Union. It has been a member since July 27th, 2011.

1. What is the population of South Sudan?
   

   The population of South Sudan is slightly over 11 million as of 2020 (approx). The most populated city in South Sudan is Juba with a population of 526,000 approx. (2018).

2. What are the Ethnic groups in South Sudan?

   As of 2018, the estimated breakdown of the most populous ethnic groups in South Sudan are; Dinka, Nuer, Azande, Bari, Kakwa, Kuku, Murle, Shilluk, Mandari, Dungotona, Acholi, Baka, Fertit Didinga, Ndogo, Bviri, Lndi, Anuak, Bongo, and Lango.

3. How many languages are spoken in South Sudan?

   The most popular languages spoken in South Sudan are; Juba Arabic, Nuer, Bari, Shilluk, Dinka, Kanuri, Zande, Jur-Luo, Murle, English, and others.

4. What religions are in South Sudan?
   

   South Sudan religious groups consist of; Christian, Islam, and other traditional religions.

1. South Sudan Political System Overview.

   South Sudan has a Federal presidential constitutional republic form of government. The country has 10 administrative regions.

2. What is the currency used in South Sudan?

   The South Sudanese pound (SSP) is the official currency for South Sudan.

3. What makes up the economy in South Sudan?

   South Sudan’s main resources and industries consist of; sorghum, vegetables, beef, sesame seed, cassava, fruit,  and milk.

All numerical data are estimates. Information may vary after the date of this article.