South Sudan
South Sudan is a country in Africa with a population of 11,483,370. Its capital is Juba and the currency is the SSP. GDP per capita is around $400, the main language is English.
Key facts
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The world's youngest country, independent from Sudan since 2011.
Where is South Sudan?
In Africa. Drag, zoom or click a neighbour.
Population & life expectancy
From 1,027,378 in 1800 to 11,483,370 in 2023
From 30.2 yrs in 1950 to 57.6 yrs in 2023
Phrases & audio
- Hello Hello
- Good morning Good morning
- Good day Good day
- Good evening Good evening
- Good night Good night
- Thank you Thank you
- Please Please
- Excuse me Excuse me
- Sorry Sorry
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Bordering countries
Frequently asked questions
What country is SS?
SS is the two-letter ISO 3166-1 country code for South Sudan, a country in Africa with its capital at Juba.
What language do they speak in South Sudan?
The main language spoken in South Sudan is English (English). English for "hello" is "Hello".
What is the capital of South Sudan?
The capital of South Sudan is Juba.
What is the country calling code for South Sudan?
The international dialling code for South Sudan is +211. Its two-letter country code is SS.
What currency is used in South Sudan?
South Sudan uses the SSP, currency code SSP.
What is the population of South Sudan?
South Sudan has a population of about 11,483,370 people across 619,745 km².