South Sudan: flag, capital and facts

Flag of South Sudan

South Sudan is a landlocked country in Middle Africa. Its capital is Juba. It covers about 619,745 km² (239,285 sq mi). The official language is English. It shares land borders with 6 countries.

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South Sudan at a glance

Official name
Republic of South Sudan
Capital
Juba
Region
Middle Africa (Africa)
Area
619,745 km² (239,285 sq mi)
Official language
English
Currency
South Sudanese pound (£)
People
South Sudanese
Calling code
+211
Internet domain
.ss
Landlocked
Yes
UN member
Yes

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Frequently asked questions

The capital of South Sudan is Juba.

South Sudan is in Middle Africa, part of the Africa region.

South Sudan uses the South Sudanese pound (£).

The official language of South Sudan is English.

South Sudan borders Central African Republic, DR Congo, Ethiopia, Kenya, Sudan and Uganda.

Country facts from the world-countries dataset (ODbL 1.0).