South Sudan Map
Google Maps, detailed facts of South Sudan (ISO: SS) and the capital city, Juba. This page enables you to explore South Sudan and its land boundaries in total: 6,018 km. You may also view the border countries of South Sudan (total: 6, Central African Republic 1,055 km, Democratic Republic of the Congo 714 km, Ethiopia 1,299 km, Kenya 317 km, Sudan 2,158 km, Uganda 475 km. Note: South Sudan-Sudan boundary represents 1 January 1956 alignment with its area of total: 644,329 sq km; land: NAwater: NA through detailed Satellite imagery – fast and easy as never before – with Google Maps.
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South Sudan Google Maps & Facts
This virtual map shows South Sudan, located in East-Central Africa; south of Sudan, north of Uganda and Kenya, west of Ethiopia, with its cities, towns, highways, main roads, streets, Street Views, and terrain maps regularly updated by Google.
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Geographical facts about South Sudan including Juba, the capital city of South Sudan |
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| Name of the country: | South Sudan | Capital city: | Juba |
| Geographical coordinates of South Sudan: | 8 00 N, 30 00 E | Geographical coordinates of Juba: | 04 51 N 31 37 E |
| Location of South Sudan: | East-Central Africa; south of Sudan, north of Uganda and Kenya, west of Ethiopia | Continent / area: | Africa |
| The area of South Sudan: | total: 644,329 sq km; land: NAwater: NA | Area comparative of South Sudan: | more than four times the size of Georgia; slightly smaller than Texas |
| The elevation data of South Sudan: | mean elevation: N/A, elevation extremes; lowest point: NAhighest point: Kinyeti 3,187 m | The climate of South Sudan: | hot with seasonal rainfall influenced by the annual shift of the Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone: rainfall heaviest in upland areas of the south and diminishes to the north |
| Land use of South Sudan: | N/A | Irrigated land: | 1,000 sq km (2012) |
| Geographical notes of South Sudan: | The Sudd is a vast swamp in South Sudan, formed by the White Nile, comprising more than 15% of the country’s total area; it is one of the world’s largest wetlands | The terrain of South Sudan: | plains in the north and center rise to southern highlands along the border with Uganda and Kenya; the White Nile, flowing north out of the uplands of Central Africa, is the major geographic feature of the country; The Sudd (a name derived from floating vegetation that hinders navigation) is a large swampy area of more than 100,000 sq km fed by the waters of the White Nile that dominates the center of the country |
| Land boundaries of South Sudan: | total: 6,018 km | Borders countries of South Sudan: | Central African Republic 1,055 km, Democratic Republic of the Congo 714 km, Ethiopia 1,299 km, Kenya 317 km, Sudan 2,158 km, Uganda 475 km. Note: South Sudan-Sudan boundary represents 1 January 1956 alignment |
| Maritime claims of South Sudan: | none – (landlocked country) | ||
Fast Facts about South Sudan
Are you traveling to South Sudan? When you are on the way to explore foreign countries in Africa, it is always good to be aware of the nature of that specific nation and the surroundings, in this case: East-Central Africa; south of Sudan, north of Uganda and Kenya, west of Ethiopia.
Did you know that the legal system of South Sudan is N/A?
When you are traveling around or looking for accommodation in South Sudan, you would better know that (the lengths of roadways total: 7,000 km, note: most of the road network is unpaved and much of it is in disrepair; a 192-km paved road between the capital, Juba, and Nimule on the Ugandan border was constructed with USAID funds in 2012 (2012)), and the most crowded areas in this country are: JUBA (capital) 321,000 (2015). The urbanization rate in this country looks like the following: urban population: 18.8% of the total population (2015).
The total population in South Sudan: 12,530,717 (July 2016 estimate) with a population growth rate of 3.92% (2016 estimate) and the most widely spoken language(s) are English (official language), Arabic (including Juba and Sudanese variants), regional languages include Dinka, Nuer, Bari, Zande, Shilluk. These days, South Sudan has to face a net migration rate of 11 migrant(s) / 1,000 population (2016 estimate).
You may find the following ethnic groups in South Sudan nowadays; Dinka 35.8%, Nuer 15.6%, Shilluk, Azande, Bari, Kakwa, Kuku, Murle, Mandari, Didinga, Ndogo, Bviri, Lndi, Anuak, Bongo, Lango, Dungotona, Acholi (2011 estimate).
The right to vote in South Sudan can be exercised by the population from the age of 18 years of age, universal and he following ways can earn the citizenship; citizenship by birth: no. Citizenship by descent only: at least one parent must be a citizen of South Sudan. Dual citizenship recognized: yes, residency requirement for naturalization: 10 years.
In case if you plan to visit South Sudan for shopping, or for business porpuses, it is good to know that the national holiday(s) in South Sudan are: Independence Day, 9 July (2011).
Whether you are traveling for business or not, never forget that sometimes there are several risks/hazards on your way; In the case of South Sudan, these are the most likely dangers you might face: N/A. What do you think? Are you prepared enough to visit Juba and/or South Sudan?
Living with the given conditions, affected by all the civilization and natural harms in South Sudan, the population has to face a death rate of 8 deaths / 1,000 population (2016 estimate).
Travel references about South Sudan
To make your travel experience better, you may do it better to understand at least one of the most widely spoken languages in South Sudan. Here they are: English (official language), Arabic (including Juba and Sudanese variants), regional languages include Dinka, Nuer, Bari, Zande, Shilluk.
For your local internet searches, use the following TLD: .ss
Do not be surprised, when visiting this country, its climate typically is like this; hot with seasonal rainfall influenced by the annual shift of the Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone: rainfall heaviest in upland areas of the south and diminishes to the north.
Its capital city is Juba, where the local time zone is UTC+3, which is 8 hours ahead of Washington DC during Standard Time. Note to the timezone in Juba: N/A.
For nature lovers, we do note the following elevation data regarding South Sudan; mean elevation: N/A, elevation extremes; lowest point: NAhighest point: Kinyeti 3,187 m. The length of its total coastline are: 0 km (landlocked country) and the length of the land boundaries is total: 6,018 km.
Current environmental issues in South Sudan; N/A.
And again – in case if you missed it-, those natural hazards, that are threatening your journey: N/A.
For your traveling options, there are 85 (2013) airports and 1 (2013) heliports in South Sudan all together with see entry for Sudan waterways, and roadways in total: total: 7,000 km, note: most of the road network is unpaved and much of it is in disrepair; a 192-km paved road between the capital, Juba, and Nimule on the Ugandan border was constructed with USAID funds in 2012 (2012).
Background of South Sudan
Like every nation, South Sudan also has its historical background, and it has shaped its social, cultural, political and geographical characteristics; Egypt attempted to colonize the region of southern Sudan by establishing the province of Equatoria in the 1870s. Islamic Mahdist revolutionaries overran the region in 1885, but in 1898 a British force was able to overthrow the Mahdist regime. An Anglo-Egyptian Sudan was established the following year with Equatoria being the southernmost of its eight provinces. The isolated region was largely left to itself over the following decades, but Christian missionaries converted much of the population and facilitated the spread of English. When Sudan gained its independence in 1956, it was with the understanding that the southerners would be able to participate fully in the political system. When the Arab Khartoum government reneged on its promises, a mutiny began that led to two prolonged periods of conflict (1955-1972 and 1983-2005) in which perhaps 2.5 million people died – mostly civilians – due to starvation and drought. Ongoing peace talks finally resulted in a Comprehensive Peace Agreement, signed in January 2005. As part of this agreement, the south was granted a six-year period of autonomy to be followed by a referendum on final status. The result of this referendum, held in January 2011, was a vote of 98% in favor of secession. Since independence on 9 July 2011, South Sudan has struggled with good governance and nation building and has attempted to control rebel militia groups operating in its territory. Economic conditions have deteriorated since January 2012 when the government decided to shut down oil production following bilateral disagreements with Sudan. In December 2013, conflict between government and opposition forces led to a humanitarian crisis with millions of South Sudanese displaced and food insecure. The warring parties signed a peace agreement in August 2015, which calls for a transitional government of national unity, but its formation has been delayed as of late 2016. Source: CIA, The World Factbook.
