The flag of South Sudan is composed of three equal horizontal bands of black, red with white top and bottom edges, and green. A blue equilateral triangle which spans about two-fifth the width of the field is superimposed on the hoist side with its base on the hoist end of the field. At the center of this triangle is a five-pointed yellow star.

South Sudan

Republic of South Sudan

People: South Sudanese

🏛️CapitalJuba
💰CurrencySouth Sudanese pound (£)
🗣️LanguageEnglish
📞Dialling Code+211
🌍RegionMiddle Africa
👥Population15,786,898

South Sudan is located in Middle Africa and has a population of around 15.8 million. Its capital city is Juba, and the most widely spoken official language is English. South Sudan is landlocked, sharing borders with 6 neighbouring countries.

By the numbers, South Sudan is the 75th most populous of the 196 countries covered on this site, home to 0.20% of the world's population. By land area it ranks 43rd out of 196, with a population density of roughly 25 people per km².

Facts last checked 31 August 2026.

South Sudan — key facts at a glance

Official NameRepublic of South Sudan
Capital CityJuba
ContinentAfrica
RegionMiddle Africa
Population15,786,898
Area619,745 km²
CurrencySouth Sudanese pound (SSP) £
Official LanguageEnglish
Dialling Code+211
Internet TLD.ss
TimezoneUTC+03:00
Drives on theRight side
Emergency Number112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide)
ISO CodeSS / SSD
BordersCentral African Republic, DR Congo, Ethiopia, Kenya, Sudan, Uganda

Travelling to South Sudan?

Driving side: Right
Emergency number: 112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide)
Calling from abroad: +211 then the local number

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Frequently Asked Questions about South Sudan

What is the capital and currency of South Sudan?

The capital of South Sudan is Juba and the currency is the South Sudanese pound (SSP), symbol £.

What is the capital of South Sudan?

The capital of South Sudan is Juba.

What currency does South Sudan use?

South Sudan uses the South Sudanese pound (SSP, symbol: £).

What language do they speak in South Sudan?

The official language of South Sudan is English.

What is the dialling code for South Sudan?

The international dialling code for South Sudan is +211.

What side of the road does South Sudan drive on?

South Sudan drives on the right-hand side of the road.

Countries bordering South Sudan

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