Eastern Africa · Africa
South Sudan
Republic of South Sudan
South Sudan shares land borders with 6 countries: Central African Republic, DR Congo, Ethiopia, Kenya, Sudan and Uganda.
- Capital
- Juba
- Population
- 12.2 million (2025) · #81 of 197
- Area
- 646,883 km² · #41 of 197
- People per km²
- 19
- Land neighbors
- 6
Where it is
Population: World Bank (2025). Area: World Bank (2024). Land neighbors calculated from Natural Earth 1:10m boundaries; see our borders policy for disputed areas.