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South Sudan: capital, population, borders and facts
South Sudan is a country in Africa. Its capital city is Juba. South Sudan shares a land border with 6 countries: Central African Republic, DR Congo, Ethiopia, Kenya, Sudan and Uganda. It is landlocked, which means it has no coastline on an ocean.
| Capital city | Juba |
|---|---|
| Continent | Africa |
| Land neighbours | 6: Central African Republic, DR Congo, Ethiopia, Kenya, Sudan, Uganda |
| Coastline | None. It is landlocked. |
Outline of South Sudan
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of South Sudan?
The capital of South Sudan is Juba.
Which countries border South Sudan?
South Sudan borders Central African Republic, DR Congo, Ethiopia, Kenya, Sudan and Uganda.
Is South Sudan landlocked?
Yes, South Sudan is landlocked.
Travel basics for South Sudan
In South Sudan, traffic drives on the right. See plug type, voltage, driving side, emergency number, calling code and currency on the South Sudan travel basics page.
Put what you know about South Sudan to the test
Facts stick better when you use them. New puzzles appear every day, and these games use this kind of fact:
- Capital: the capital of South Sudan is Juba. Test yourself on capitals in Capital Hunt or the capital cities quiz.
- Shape: do you recognise the outline above? Try the country outline quiz or Outline.
- Flag: Flags are one of the quickest things to learn. Try Guess the Flag.
- Borders: South Sudan has 6 land neighbours. Name a country's neighbours against the clock in Neighbour Rush, or find the shortest land route between two countries in Border Run.
- Population: Compare country sizes in Population Match or Population Showdown.
- Everything at once: work out a hidden country from six clues in Mystery Country, or browse all geography games.
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