🇸🇸 South Sudan
Level 4 — Do Not TravelAbout South Sudan
South Sudan, officially the Republic of South Sudan, is a landlocked country in East Africa. It is bordered by Sudan to the north, Ethiopia to the east, the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the southwest, Uganda to the south, Kenya to the southeast and to the west by the Central African Republic. South Sudan's diverse landscape includes vast plains and plateaus, dry and tropical savannahs, inland floodplains, and forested mountains. The Nile River system is the defining physical feature of the country, running south to north across its center, which is dominated by a large swamp known as the Sudd. South Sudan has an estimated population of just over 12.7 million in 2024. Juba is the capital and largest city.
Source: WikipediaAt a Glance
Travel Advisory
Do not travel due to life-threatening risks. U.S. citizens should depart immediately if safe to do so.
Currency & Economy
- Currency
- South Sudanese pound (SSP)
Development
- Life Expectancy
- 57.6 years
Geography & Practical Details
- Region
- Africa
- Capital
- Juba
- Area
- 619,745 km²
- Population
- 15,786,898
- Timezone
- UTC+03:00
- Languages
- English
- Calling Code
- +211
- Drives On
- Right
- ISO Code
- SS