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Capital of South Sudan: Juba — Facts & 5-Question Quiz

The capital of South Sudan is Juba. South Sudan sits in Africa, has a population of 10,913,164, and uses the SSP. Official languages include English.

Quick facts

  • Capital: Juba
  • Continent: Africa
  • Population: ~10,913,164
  • Area: 644,329 km²
  • Population density: 16.9 people per km²
  • Official language: English
  • Currency: SSP
  • ISO code: SS

How big is South Sudan?

By population, South Sudan ranks 86th in the world, holding roughly 0.14% of all people on Earth. By land area it ranks 41st.

Those two numbers rarely match, and the gap between them is the interesting part. South Sudan has 16.9 people per square kilometre, which is about 3.5 times below the world average of 59.4. It is more spacious than its population alone would suggest.

Within Africa, South Sudan is the 32th most populous country of 54.

Countries of a similar size

The two countries closest to South Sudan in population are Cuba (11,212,191) and Dominican Republic (11,228,821).

By land area, its closest counterparts are France (643,801 km²) and Somalia (637,657 km²).

Comparisons like these are worth more than raw figures when you are trying to remember them. A number on its own is hard to hold; a number next to a country you already have a feel for is much easier.

Language and currency

English is spoken officially in 58 countries in this dataset, including Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados and Belize, and 52 others.

South Sudan uses the SSP, and it is the only country that does, which makes the currency name a reliable one-to-one clue.

How to remember South Sudan

Juba, the capital and largest city, lies on the White Nile. South Sudan is the youngest country on the map: it became independent on 9 July 2011, so think 'J for Juba, J for July'.

The flag of South Sudan: black, red, green, white, blue and gold

🇸🇸 The flag is three horizontal stripes of black, red and green, with the red stripe edged in white, and a blue triangle on the left holding a gold star. Black stands for the people, red for the blood shed in the struggle for freedom, green for the land and blue for the River Nile. The gold star stands for the unity of the country's states.

Region and neighbours

South Sudan is a landlocked country in East Africa, crossed from south to north by the White Nile. It shares land borders with 6 countries: Sudan, Ethiopia, Kenya, Uganda, Democratic Republic of the Congo and Central African Republic. South Sudan is landlocked, with no coast on the open ocean.

Three facts about South Sudan

  1. South Sudan is the most recent country to gain wide recognition as an independent state.
  2. The Sudd, a huge swamp formed by the White Nile, is one of the largest wetlands in the world.
  3. Bandingilo National Park hosts the second-largest wildlife migration in the world.

Sources: Wikipedia: South Sudan, Wikipedia: Flag of South Sudan, Wikipedia: Juba, Wikipedia: Sudd, CIA World Factbook.

Quiz yourself on South Sudan

South Sudan capital quiz

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South Sudan in Africa

The largest countries by population sharing this continent are Nigeria, Ethiopia, Egypt and Democratic Republic of the Congo.

If you are learning capitals region by region — far more effective than working alphabetically — Africa is the block South Sudan belongs to, and its neighbours are the ones worth learning alongside it.

Try the Country to Capital Quiz, or the harder reverse direction. There is also a full country profile for South Sudan.

Frequently asked questions

What is the capital of South Sudan?

The capital of South Sudan is Juba.

What is the population of South Sudan?

About 10,913,164, making it the 86th most populous country in the world.

How big is South Sudan?

644,329 square kilometres, ranking 41st by land area, at a density of 16.9 people per square kilometre.

What currency does South Sudan use?

The SSP, which no other country uses.

What are the colours of the South Sudan flag?

The flag of South Sudan is three horizontal stripes of black, red and green, with the red stripe edged in white, and a blue triangle on the left holding a gold star. Black stands for the people, red for the blood shed in the struggle for freedom, green for the land and blue for the River Nile. The gold star stands for the unity of the country's states.

Which countries border South Sudan?

South Sudan shares land borders with Sudan, Ethiopia, Kenya, Uganda, Democratic Republic of the Congo and Central African Republic.

How can I remember the capital of South Sudan?

Juba, the capital and largest city, lies on the White Nile. South Sudan is the youngest country on the map: it became independent on 9 July 2011, so think 'J for Juba, J for July'.

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