What is the capital of South Sudan?

The capital of South Sudan is Juba.

What continent is South Sudan in?

South Sudan is in Africa, specifically the Middle Africa subregion.

What is the population of South Sudan?

South Sudan has a population of roughly 10,975,920 people, across a land area of 619,745 km².

What language is spoken in South Sudan?

The main language of South Sudan is English.

Which countries border South Sudan?

South Sudan shares a land border with 6 countries: Central African Republic, DR Congo, Ethiopia, Kenya, Sudan and Uganda.

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.

Where is South Sudan?

South Sudan is in Middle Africa, Africa, bordering Central African Republic, DR Congo, Ethiopia, Kenya, Sudan, Uganda. Drag or zoom the map, or open the full interactive world map.

Key facts

Capital: Juba
Continent: Africa
Subregion: Middle Africa
Population: 10,975,920
Land area: 619,745 km²
ISO codes: SS / SSD
Languages: English
Coastline: Landlocked
Currency: South Sudanese pound (SSP)
Calling code: +211
Internet domain: .ss

How South Sudan compares

South Sudan ranks 83rd of 194 countries on this site by population and 43rd by land area — roughly 0.1% of their combined population. In Africa it ranks 32nd of 54 by population and 20th by area. It has no coastline. It shares land borders with 6 other countries.

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Flag of South Sudan: colours

A pixel-accurate scan of the South Sudan flag breaks down as 30.3% blue, 24.2% green, 24.2% black, 13.4% red, 5.8% white and 2.1% yellow.

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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.

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South Sudan: frequently asked questions

What is the capital of South Sudan?: The capital of South Sudan is Juba.
What continent is South Sudan in?: South Sudan is in Africa, specifically the Middle Africa subregion.
What is the population of South Sudan?: South Sudan has a population of roughly 10,975,920 people, across a land area of 619,745 km².
What language is spoken in South Sudan?: The main language of South Sudan is English.
Which countries border South Sudan?: South Sudan shares a land border with 6 countries: Central African Republic, DR Congo, Ethiopia, Kenya, Sudan and Uganda.

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