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South Sudan

Republic of South Sudan · Middle Africa

About South Sudan

South Sudan (officially Republic of South Sudan) is a country in Middle Africa, with Juba as its capital. It is home to roughly 12.19 million people, giving a population density of about 20 people per square kilometre. The country covers 619,745 km² of land and shares land borders with 6 neighbouring countries. Its economy is valued at approximately $12B in nominal GDP (2015), and it records a Human Development Index of 0.388. The official currency is the South Sudanese pound (SSP), and the main language is English.

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Fun facts about South Sudan

• South Sudan is the 80th most populous country in the world, with about 12.19 million people.
• By land area it is the 43rd-largest country in the world, covering 619,745 km².
• It has the world's 148th-largest economy by nominal GDP ($12B).
• South Sudan shares land borders with 6 countries.
• It is classed by the UN as a country of low human development, with an HDI of 0.388.
• South Sudan has a population density of about 20 people per square kilometre.

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