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South Sudan
Middle AfricaCapital Juba6 neighbours
South Sudan is a country in Middle Africa, Africa. Its capital is Juba. South Sudan is next to Central African Republic, DR Congo, Ethiopia, Kenya, Sudan and Uganda.
A way to remember it
Sits directly below Sudan, in the north-east quarter of the continent, hemmed in by Ethiopia, Kenya, Uganda, DR Congo and the Central African Republic.
Good to know
It became independent from Sudan in 2011.
Quick facts
- CapitalJuba
- RegionAfrica, Middle Africa
- Land borders6 countries
- Also known asRepublic of South Sudan
Central African Republic
DR Congo
Ethiopia
Kenya
Sudan
Uganda