South Sudan is a country in East Africa, Africa with a rich history, unique culture and some remarkable records. Here are the most interesting facts about South Sudan that most people don't know.
South Sudan became the world's newest internationally recognised country on July 9, 2011, after a referendum in which 99% voted for independence from Sudan. The Sudd — a vast inland swamp — is one of the world's largest tropical wetlands and hosts massive wildlife migrations.
South Sudan became the world's newest country in 2011.
99% of South Sudanese voted for independence from Sudan.
The Sudd is the world's second largest freshwater wetland.
South Sudan hosts one of the world's largest land animal migrations.
South Sudan became the world's newest internationally recognised country on July 9, 2011, after a referendum in which 99% voted for independence from Sudan. The Sudd — a vast inland swamp — is one of the world's largest tropical wetlands and hosts massive wildlife migrations.
South Sudan is known for several remarkable places that attract visitors and define the country's identity:
The world's second largest freshwater wetland — a vast inland swamp with hippos, shoebills and migrating antelope
Home to one of the world's largest land animal migrations — a million white-eared kob moving seasonally
The White Nile flowing through the capital — the lifeblood of South Sudan
South Sudan's oldest park — hippos, elephants and buffalo along the Nile near the Uganda border
South Sudan became the world's newest internationally recognised country on July 9, 2011, after a referendum in which 99% voted for independence from Sudan. The Sudd — a vast inland swamp — is one of the world's largest tropical wetlands and hosts massive wildlife migrations.
The capital of South Sudan is Juba.
South Sudan has a population of approximately 11.1M.
The official language of South Sudan is English.
South Sudan gained independence in 2011.
South Sudan uses the South Sudanese Pound (SSP).