South Sudan is a landlocked country in Africa with a population of 11.2M and an area of 619,745 km². Its capital is Juba, English is the official language, and it is a republic. South Sudan shares borders with 6 countries.
Key facts
ContinentAfrica
CapitalJuba
Population11.2M
Area619,745 km²
LanguageEnglish
ReligionChristianity
GovernmentRepublic
CurrencySouth Sudanese Pound
GDP/capita$1100
Independence2011
Geography
LandlockedSavanna
RiversNile
BordersSudan, Ethiopia, Kenya, Uganda, DR Congo, Central African Republic
Economy & Resources
AgricultureMaize, Sorghum
EnergyOil
Memberships
African Union
🎯 How to identify South Sudan in Geo Atlas
These Yes/No questions help narrow down South Sudan efficiently:
Is the country located in Africa?
✅ Yes
Is the country an island nation?
❌ No
Is the country landlocked (no sea access)?
✅ Yes
Does the country have a coastline?
❌ No
Does the country have a population > 50 million?
❌ No
Does the country have mountains above 3,000 m?
❌ No
Is the country a member of African Union?
✅ Yes
Is the country crossed by the Nile river?
✅ Yes
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