South Sudan Facts and Figures

Location of south_sudan

South Sudan flag

Flag of South Sudan

South Sudan map

Map of South Sudan

Meaning of Country's name	The word “Sudan” is derived from the Arabic term “اسود,” meaning “black man.”
Capital	Juba
Largest Cities	Juba, Malakal, Wau
Population	8,260,490 as of 2008 census (disputed)
Country Code	+211
Internet Country Code	.ss (not operation)
Area	239,285 mi² (619,745 km²)
Area-Comparative	1.46 times the size of California
Bordering Countries	Congo, Central African Republic, Ethiopia, Kenya, Sudan, Uganda
Date of Founding (Current State)	July 9, 2011
Type of Government	Republic
Languages Spoken	English, Arabic, native languages (unofficial)
Religions Practiced	Christianity, native religions, Islam
GDP per Capita	$1,546 (est. 2011)
Latest GDP Growth Rate	7.2 % (2012 projection)
Top Exports	Oil, timber
National Holidays	Independence Day: 9 July 2011
Money Currency	South Sudanese Pound
National Sports Teams	National football team
Random Fact	South Sudan has the largest swamp in the world, the Sudd.

NEWS FROM South Sudan

Wednesday, 06-19-13, 5:01

President Suspends Ministers in Corruption Probe

[Sudan Tribune]Juba -South Sudan's president Salva Kiir Mayardit has suspended two federal ministers from their duties and lifted their immunities to be investigated for a corruption related case.

Wednesday, 06-19-13, 4:02

South Sudanese Supermodel Appointed UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador

[GoSS]Juba -South Sudanese Supermodel and former refugee Alek Wek has been appointed as the UN refugee agency's (UNHCR) newest National Goodwill Ambassador, UNHCR reports.