South Sudan

Africa

Sahel Region of northeastern Africa; south of Sudan, north of Uganda and Kenya, west of Ethiopia.

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President Salva Kiir Mayardit

Capital
Juba

Government
Federal presidential democratic republic

Religion
Animist, Christian, Muslim.

Population
8,260,490 

Ethnic group
Dinka, Kakwa, Bari, Azande, Shilluk, Kuku, Murle, Mandari, Didinga, Ndogo, Bviri, Lndi, Anuak, Bongo, Lango, Dungotona, Acholi.

National Language                  
Arabic

National Day
9 July 2011 (from Sudan)

Anthem
"South Sudan Oyee!"

Currency
South Sudanese pound

Attractions
Boma National Park,  Nimule National Park,  Sudd Swamp,  White Nile River
 
Website 

Art & Cultural

The ICON

Malakal Marketplace The town of Malakal is located in Malakal County, Upper Nile, in the northeast of South Sudan, close to the International borders with the Republic of Sudan and with Ethiopia. The town is located on the banks of the White Nile, just north of its confluence with the Sobat River. This location lies approximately 650 kilometres (400 mi), by road, directly north of Juba, the capital of South Sudan and the largest city in that country.