South Sudan — Country Facts & Profile
Middle Africa, Africa
English-speaking South Sudan is a country of 15,786,898 residents in Middle Africa, Africa. Spanning 619,745 km², the country is centred administratively on Juba. The national currency is the South Sudanese pound (£ SSP). It is among the 100 most populous countries globally and #45 by land area.
Key Indicators
Visiting & Living
Key indicators for visiting or living in South Sudan.
Maps & Geography
South Sudan is located in Middle Africa at coordinates 7.00°N, 30.00°E. It shares borders with 6 countries. Total land area: 619,745 km² (239,285 mi²). Population density: 25 people per km². The highest point is Kinyeti at 3,187 m.
Notable Facilities
Notable infrastructure highlights in South Sudan.
Population Centres of South Sudan
Administrative Layout
Central Equatoria
2 cities · 710,720 people
Largest: Juba
Northern Bahr al Ghazal
2 cities · 338,745 people
Largest: Winejok
Upper Nile
2 cities · 168,474 people
Largest: Malakal
Western Bahr al Ghazal
2 cities · 143,384 people
Largest: Wau
Warrap
3 cities · 139,938 people
Largest: Kuacjok
Eastern Equatoria
3 cities · 76,090 people
Largest: Pajok
Western Equatoria
3 cities · 64,106 people
Largest: Yambio
Lakes
2 cities · 43,733 people
Largest: Rumbek
Jonglei
1 cities · 26,782 people
Largest: Bor
Unity
2 cities · 25,480 people
Largest: Leer
Frequently Asked Questions about South Sudan
- What is the capital of South Sudan?
- The capital of South Sudan is Juba.
- What is the population of South Sudan?
- South Sudan has a population of approximately 15,786,898 people.
- What continent is South Sudan in?
- South Sudan is located in Africa, in the Middle Africa subregion.
- Where is South Sudan located?
- South Sudan is located in Middle Africa, Africa, at coordinates 7.0°N, 30.0°E.
- What currency does South Sudan use?
- South Sudan uses the South Sudanese pound (£ SSP).
- What is the capital and currency of South Sudan?
- The capital of South Sudan is Juba and the currency is the South Sudanese pound (SSP).
- What language is spoken in South Sudan?
- The official language of South Sudan is English.
- What is the area of South Sudan?
- South Sudan covers a total area of 619,745 km² (239,285 square miles).
- How large is South Sudan in square miles?
- South Sudan has a total area of approximately 239,285 square miles (619,745 km²).
- What is the population density of South Sudan?
- South Sudan has a population density of approximately 25 people per km².
- Is South Sudan an independent country?
- Yes, South Sudan is a fully independent and sovereign country.
- How many countries does South Sudan border?
- South Sudan shares land borders with 6 countries.
- What countries border South Sudan?
- South Sudan shares land borders with: Central African Republic, DR Congo, Ethiopia, Kenya, Sudan, Uganda.
- What is the country calling code for South Sudan?
- The international calling code for South Sudan is +211. To call South Sudan from abroad, dial your country's exit code followed by +211 and the local number.
- What time zone is South Sudan in?
- South Sudan operates on the UTC+03:00 time zone.
- What is the highest point in South Sudan?
- The highest point in South Sudan is Kinyeti at 3,187 m (10,456 ft) above sea level.
- How fast is the internet in South Sudan?
- The average internet speed in South Sudan is 6 Mbps, which is considered below average by global standards.