Country information
Independent Yes
Country codes SS, SSD (ISO 3166-1)
Official name Republic of South Sudan
Capital city Juba
Continent Africa
Member of United Nations, African Union, East African Community
Population 12 778 250 (2019)
Total area 644 329 km2
Highest point Kinyeti (3 187 m, 10 456 ft)
Lowest point White Nile (350 m, 1 148 ft)
GDP per capita $ 1 120 (World Bank, 2015)
Currency South Sudanese pound (£, SSP)
Calling code +211
Internet TLD .ss
