13 Interesting Facts About South Sudan You May Not Know

13 Interesting Facts About South Sudan You May Not Know

South Sudan was first recognised as an independent nation on July 9, 2011, making it the 54th country in Africa and the 193rd country to join the United Nations. The current population of South Sudan is 11,581,878 as of Tuesday, June 20, 2023,

1. South Sudan is landlocked and Juba the Capital
2. South Sudan is located in Northeastern Africa
3. The Famous River Nile flows through South Sudan

4. South Sudan is a linguistically diverse country.
Before it gained independence from Sudan, the official languages were English and Arabic, however, after independence, only English is recognised as an official language. There are, however, lots of recognised national languages, for instance, Dinka, Nuer, Murle, Luo (Anyuak, Acholi, Shilluk, Pari, Jur-Luo, others), Ma’di, Otuho, Zande, and around 60 other languages.

5. The First Sudanese Civil War Happened Between 1955-1972

6. South Sudan is bounded on the north by Sudan; on the east by Ethiopia; on the south by Kenya, Uganda, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo; and on the west by the Central African Republic.

7. South Sudan Are Mostly Christians. Yes, Christians, primarily Roman Catholic, Anglican, and Presbyterian, account for about three-fifths of South Sudan’s population. Christianity is a result of European missionary efforts that began in the second half of the 19th century.

8. South Sudan is among the poorest and least-developed countries in the world.

9. Petroleum is by far South Sudan’s most important natural resource. Oil was first discovered in the southwestern Sudan (now part of South Sudan) in 1977, and a commercially viable find was made in 1980.

10. In Southern Sudan, at least 25 percent of legislative seats are filled by women

11. South Sudan is home to several national parks and game reserves, including Southern and Badingilo national parks, located in the south. Boma National Park, in the east, is notable for being home to one of the largest mammal migrations in the world.

12. Home Of Second-Largest Animal Migration

13. The largest ethnic group in South Sudan is the Dinka ethnic group, The Dinka people of South Sudan are known all over the world for their height. Their homeland is sometimes referred to as the land of giants