South Sudan: flag, capital and key facts
South Sudan is a country in Africa whose capital is Juba. It covers 644,329 km², making it the 41st largest country in the world. Its population is estimated at 11,193,725, 83rd in the world. It shares a land border with 6 countries. Official currency: South Sudanese pound (SSP).
Key facts about South Sudan
| Capital | Juba |
|---|---|
| Continent | Africa |
| Population | 11,193,725 (rank 83) |
| Land area | 644,329 km² (rank 41) |
| Currency | South Sudanese pound (SSP) |
| GDP per capita | 1,100 USD |
| Main languages | English, Arabic |
| ISO 3166-1 code | SS |
Which countries border South Sudan?
South Sudan shares a land border with 6 countries:
- the Central African Republic — capital Bangui
- the DR Congo — capital Kinshasa
- Ethiopia — capital Addis Ababa
- Kenya — capital Nairobi
- Sudan — capital Khartoum
- Uganda — capital Kampala
Other countries in Africa
Play with South Sudan on Flagdle
South Sudan is one of the 195 countries in Flagdle's daily rotation. It can show up in any of the modes:
- Flags — recognise the flag in 3 tries.
- Capitals — find “Juba” from the country name.
- Worldle — identify the country from its outline.
- Daily Challenge — the 9 chained mini-games on a single country.
Data sources
Country code per ISO 3166-1 alpha-2, currency code per ISO 4217. Flag image served by FlagCDN, outline by mapsicon, coat of arms by Wikimedia Commons. Population and land area from United Nations public data; GDP per capita in current US dollars.