South Sudan: flag, capital and facts
South Sudan is a country in Eastern Africa (Africa). Its capital is Juba. Population — 11,943,408. Area — 619,745 km². Below: the flag, the key facts and easy ways to remember them.
The flag of South Sudan
Stripes with a golden star in a blue triangle.
The capital of South Sudan — Juba
Juba is the capital of South Sudan. Juba sounds like 'jungle' plus a banana.
Facts about South Sudan
- Official name
- Republic of South Sudan
- Capital
- Juba
- Continent
- Africa
- Region
- Eastern Africa
- Population
- 11,943,408
- Area
- 619,745 km²
- Currency
- SSP (£)
- Status
- UN member state
- Coordinates
- 7°, 30°
How to remember the name
The nameSouth Sudan — the youngest country in the world.
Did you know?
South Sudan only appeared on the map in 2011.
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