South Sudan country

 

South Sudan Capital: Juba

South Sudan Dialing code: +211

South Sudan Airport code: JUB

South Sudan Continent: Africa

South Sudan Area: 248,775 sq mi  (644,329 km2)

South Sudan Currency:  Sudanese Pound

South Sudan Official Language:  English

South Sudan Population: 12 million (Approx.)

South Sudan National Day: 9 July

South Sudan National Animal: No official

South Sudan National Bird:  eagle

South Sudan National Fruit: No official

South Sudan National Flower: red hibiscus

South Sudan National Tree: No official

South Sudan National Sport: Football

South Sudan Time zone: UTC +2 ( GMT +2)

South Sudan Driving side: Right side of the road

South Sudan Flag:

Black- represent people

Red- represents blood

White- represents peace

Green- represents Nature

Blue triangle and yellow star- Represents unity and communities

Culture of the South Sudan:

Most South Sudan has ethnic groups and a mix of rich and cultural diversity, influences. It is Indigenous. South Sudan's culture is mixed with ethnic groups and religious cultures. It is both rich and diverse in some areas. The most popular religion in South Sudan is Christianity.

South Sudan is full of wildlife, and the people are generally friendly and welcoming to visitors. Its mixed religious influences attract visitors.

Must visit places in the South Sudan:

• White Nile
• Nimule National Park
• Kinyeti Wild Tours Ltd
• Juba

Traditional Festivals in South Sudan:

• New Year
• SPLA Day
• Christmas Holiday
• Independence Day

South Sudan Must-try Foods:

• Sorghum
• Okra
• Ful medames
• Kisra

Weather in South Sudan:

Summer: December-February

Spring: September-November

Winter: June-August

Economics of the South Sudan:

South Sudan is more dependent on agriculture and Mining. Its GDP is $7 billion (approximately), ranking it 156 in the world. This country has 50 % debt. The natural source sector is South Sudan's main source of income.

South Sudan imports Plastics, steel, petroleum, food, medicines, and machinery. Its exports are coal, agriculture, steel, metals, and Gold.

South Sudan's export and import partners are China, Singapore, India, the USA, Germany, Uganda, and the UAE.

Sports in the South Sudan:

Football is the most popular national sport in South Sudan. Other popular sports in South Sudan are football, basketball, volleyball, Squash, cycling, athletics, and Boxing.

Transport in South Sudan:

How many airports are in South Sudan?

There are 4 airports including international, private, and domestic.  Juba International Airport is the biggest airport in South Sudan.

South Sudan's main public transport modes are buses, airlines, Railways, and water, which are low-cost ways to get around.

How many countries travel without visas to South Sudan?

22 countries do not require visas, and the government grants 26 e-visas and 22 on-arrival visas. A visa is required for 156 countries.

The passport ranks 100 in the world.

Defense in South Sudan:

South Sudan is the safest country in the world. The South Sudan People's Defence Forces (SSPDF), formerly the Sudan People's Liberation Army (SPLA ) is the military, with limited powers of 1,90,000 (approx...) active duty personnel, and people protecting their country. $0.38 Billion approx. budget of defense. The rank of defense in the world is 120.

South Sudan Country Top 5 Interesting Facts:

• South Sudan is located in Central Africa
• South Sudan has one of the world’s youngest populations
• South Sudan has no UNESCO World Heritage sites
• River Nile flows through South Sudan
• South Sudan is a linguistically diverse country