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South Sudan

History

Turco-Egyptian and later Mahdist rule reached the southern Nile basin.
The region was administered separately under Anglo-Egyptian rule.
The first civil war was fought against the Khartoum government.
The second civil war ended with a comprehensive peace agreement.
Independence came on 9 July after a referendum.
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CapitalJuba
Population15.8M
Area620k km2
CurrencySouth Sudanese pound

Short facts

RegionEast Africa / Sahel
LanguageEnglish
Time zoneCAT (UTC+2)
Drives onRight

Worth seeing

  • Sudd wetlands: One of the world's largest wetlands, formed by the White Nile.
  • Boma National Park: Grasslands crossed by a large white-eared kob migration.
  • Nimule National Park: Hippos and the Nile at the Ugandan border.

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Planning questions

What is South Sudan known for?Sudd wetlands, Boma National Park, Nimule National Park.
What is the capital?Juba.
Which language is useful?English.
When is the national day?9 July.
How should I browse it here?Start with the facts, jump to linked cities, then check events and topics.

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Known for

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