South Sudan
The world's youngest country, South Sudan only became independent in 2011. It sits along the White Nile, where vast wetlands host one of Earth's largest wildlife migrations.
WHAT THE FLAG MEANSÂ â—˘
Three horizontal bands of black, red and green separated by thin white stripes, with a blue triangle at the hoist bearing a gold star. Article 7 of the Transitional Constitution names the flag among the national symbols and leaves the rest to law, assigning it no meaning. The black is conventionally read for the people, the red for the blood shed for freedom, the green for the land, the white for peace, the blue for the waters of the Nile, and the star for the unity of the states.
South Sudan FACTSÂ â—˘
| Capital | Juba |
|---|---|
| Continent | Africa |
| Population | 12,188,788 (2025) |
| Area | 644,329 km² |
| Population density | 19/km² |
| Currency | South Sudanese pound (SSP) |
| Official language | English |
| Calling code | +211 |
| Internet TLD | .ss |
| Time zone | UTC+02:00 |
| Drives on the | Right |
| ISO codes | SS / SSD |
DID YOU KNOW? ◢
- It became the world's newest internationally recognised nation when it gained independence in 2011.
- The Sudd, a giant swamp fed by the White Nile, is one of the largest wetlands on the planet.
- Its Boma-Jonglei landscape hosts a mass antelope migration rivalling the more famous Serengeti one.
- English is its official language, chosen at independence.
South Sudan QUICK ANSWERSÂ â—˘
What is the capital of South Sudan?
The capital of South Sudan is Juba.
What is the population of South Sudan?
South Sudan had a population of 12,188,788 in 2025.
What currency does South Sudan use?
South Sudan uses the South Sudanese pound (SSP).
What languages are spoken in South Sudan?
The official language of South Sudan is English.
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