| SOUTH SUDAN Updated 07 April 2013 |
Republic of South Sudan is located in the north of the African Continent, with a population of 11,090,104, making it
the 76th largest national population. Its capital and largest city is Juba with a total population of 372,410. The country
encompasses 644,329 square kilometers making it the 42nd largest country in total area. It shares boundaries with
Ethiopia, Kenya, Uganda, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Central African Republic and Sudan.
President Salva Kiir Mayardit is recognized as the Chief of State and Head of Government and along with Vice
President Riek Machar, achieves that status through popular vote for four years. As part of this agreement the south
was granted a six-year period of autonomy to be followed by a referendum on final status. The result of this
referendum, held in January 2011, was a vote of 98% in favor of secession. Independence was attained on 9 July
2011 with the promulgation of their Constitution.
The languages commonly or officially spoken are English, Arabic (includes Juba and Sudanese variants), Dinka, Nuer,
Bari, Zande, Shilluk. It counts among its major religions indigenous beliefs and Christian. As sources of mass
communication it has 1 newspaper and 1 radio station.
Major geographical features are Kinyeti, its highest point at 3,187 meters and an unknown point most likely on the
White Nile river basin. Its principal waterways are the White Nile which measures 950 kilometers.
Major industries providing for the bulk of their Gross Domestic Product (GDP) are oil, agriculture and livestock. Its
official currency is South Sudanese Pound.
Here’s something you may not know about South Sudan. For a majority of the people of Southern Sudan cattle are
the bases for all wealth and are central to their culture. Among the Dinka for a young man to marry he must pay the
father of the bride, 100 cattle as a bride price. As a result cattle raids on neighbors are part of the culture.
the 76th largest national population. Its capital and largest city is Juba with a total population of 372,410. The country
encompasses 644,329 square kilometers making it the 42nd largest country in total area. It shares boundaries with
Ethiopia, Kenya, Uganda, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Central African Republic and Sudan.
President Salva Kiir Mayardit is recognized as the Chief of State and Head of Government and along with Vice
President Riek Machar, achieves that status through popular vote for four years. As part of this agreement the south
was granted a six-year period of autonomy to be followed by a referendum on final status. The result of this
referendum, held in January 2011, was a vote of 98% in favor of secession. Independence was attained on 9 July
2011 with the promulgation of their Constitution.
The languages commonly or officially spoken are English, Arabic (includes Juba and Sudanese variants), Dinka, Nuer,
Bari, Zande, Shilluk. It counts among its major religions indigenous beliefs and Christian. As sources of mass
communication it has 1 newspaper and 1 radio station.
Major geographical features are Kinyeti, its highest point at 3,187 meters and an unknown point most likely on the
White Nile river basin. Its principal waterways are the White Nile which measures 950 kilometers.
Major industries providing for the bulk of their Gross Domestic Product (GDP) are oil, agriculture and livestock. Its
official currency is South Sudanese Pound.
Here’s something you may not know about South Sudan. For a majority of the people of Southern Sudan cattle are
the bases for all wealth and are central to their culture. Among the Dinka for a young man to marry he must pay the
father of the bride, 100 cattle as a bride price. As a result cattle raids on neighbors are part of the culture.
| The Abyei Area, an oil reserve on South Sudan's border with Sudan who controls it |
| Mature elephant in Southern Sudan |
| Cattle are the most common symbol of wealth in South Sudan |
| Kapoeta East- South Sudan's easternmost point on the Kenya border |
| Renk- South Sudan's northernmost point on the Sudan border |
| Juba- South Sudan's capital and largest city |
| Loka Teak from Africa's largest plantation |
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| South Sudan cuisine featuring kisra flat bread |
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| Kinyati- South Sudan's highest point near the Ugandan border |
| Traditional Dinka Loak in South Sudan |
| Village of Yei on South Sudan's border with the Democratic Republic of the Congo |
| The White Nile at Nimule- South Sudan's southernmost point on the border with Uganda |
| Mandari cow herder and son in the Ilemi Triangle on South Sudan's border with Kenya |
| Adult Prevalence Rate: People Living with HIV/AIDS: HIV/AIDS Deaths: |
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| Morobo- South Sudan's southernmost point on the border with Democratic Republic of Congo |
| South Sudanese woman in traditional dress and ritual scarification |
| The Sudd- A massive swamp system in central South Sudan |
