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🇸🇸 South Sudan Geography — Location, Area, Borders & Climate

South Sudan is a country in East Africa, Africa. It covers a total area of 619,745 km² and is a landlocked country with no coastline. It shares land borders with 6 countries.

📐 Geographic Statistics

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Continent
Africa
geographical region
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Region
East Africa
sub-region
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Total Area
619,745 km²
land coverage
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Pop. Density
18/km²
people per km²
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Coastline
0 km (landlocked)
total shore length
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Timezone
UTC+3
UTC offset
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Independence
2011
established
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Climate
Tropical, very hot and humid
general type

Location and Position

South Sudan is situated in East Africa, within the broader continent of Africa. As a landlocked country, South Sudan has no direct access to the sea, which historically influenced its trade routes and development. Access to international markets relies on agreements with neighbouring countries.

Size and Area

South Sudan covers a total area of 619,745 km², making it one of the smaller countries in the world. With a population of 11.1M across this area, the population density is 18/km². The capital city is Juba.

Climate

The climate of South Sudan is tropical, very hot and humid. The best time to visit is generally December–February, when conditions are most favourable for travel.Climate varies by region within the country, so specific conditions depend on the area being visited.

🗺️ Countries Bordering South Sudan

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Sudan
Khartoum
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Ethiopia
Addis Ababa
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Kenya
Nairobi
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Uganda
Kampala
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Congo
Brazzaville
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Central African Republic
Bangui

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is South Sudan located?

South Sudan is located in East Africa, Africa. The capital city is Juba.

How large is South Sudan?

South Sudan has a total area of 619,745 km² with a population density of 18/km².

What countries border South Sudan?

South Sudan shares land borders with: Sudan, Ethiopia, Kenya, Uganda, Congo, Central African Republic.

What is the climate of South Sudan?

The climate of South Sudan is Tropical, very hot and humid. The best time to visit is December–February.

What timezone is South Sudan in?

South Sudan observes UTC+3 timezone.

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