South Sudan 🇸🇸

Republic of South Sudan

• Capital » Juba
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Facts

• Population » 7.5-10 million
• Languages » English, Arabic (both official), Juba Arabic, Dinka
• Major religions » Traditional religions, Christianity
• Life expectancy » 56 years (men), 58 years (women)
• Currency » Sudanese pound (SDG)
  • 1 South Sudanese Pound (SSP) = 100 Piast
• Electricity » 220-240 volts / 50 hertz; two-pin plug

Notes

• The world’s youngest country after separating from Sudan
• South Sudan saw a large increase in the number of people fleeing in 2017. During the year the number of refugees increased from 1.4 million to 2.4 million people. Nearly half of South Sudan’s refugees fled to Uganda.

Geography

• Area » 619,745 sq km (239,285 sq miles)

Safety and Security

• The 2022 Global Peace Index ranks Afghanistan, Yemen, Syria, Russia, and South Sudan to be the least peaceful countries in the world.

Government Travel Advice

• Most governments advise against all travel to South Sudan (2023).

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This page was updated April 3, 2023