South Sudan
Republic of South Sudan
South Sudan is a country in Middle Africa, Africa. Its capital is Juba, home to roughly 10,975,920 people across 619,745 km² of land.
Key facts
- Capital
- Juba
- Continent
- Africa
- Subregion
- Middle Africa
- Population
- 10,975,920
- Land area
- 619,745 km²
- ISO codes
- SS / SSD
- Languages
- English
Did you know?
- South Sudan is the world's youngest sovereign country, gaining independence from Sudan in July 2011.
- The Sudd swamp along the White Nile is one of the largest wetlands on Earth.
- Dinka and Nuer cattle cultures center life around horned herds and seasonal migration.
- South Sudan's traditional wrestling matches draw thousands of spectators to dusty village arenas.
- Decades of civil war preceded independence, leaving a legacy of resilience in music and oral history.
Bordering countries
Central African Republic
DR Congo
Ethiopia
Kenya
Sudan
UgandaPractice with geography games
Studying South Sudan is easier when you put facts into practice. Try these free games to reinforce flags, capitals, and comparative geography.
- Flag Colors
Guess the country from a pie chart of its flag's exact color percentages — no symbols, just hues. Six tries with continent, capital, and blurred-flag hints.
- Flag Reveal
A national flag starts heavily blurred and sharpens second by second. Name the country before time runs out — four difficulty levels, unlimited guesses, scored by speed.
- Guess the Capital
See a country name and its flag — name the capital city in six tries. Hints reveal the first letter, subregion, language, and more.
- Country from Capital
Work backwards: a capital city is shown and you name the country it belongs to. Six tries with continent, population, and blurred-flag hints.