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South Sudan

South Sudan is a landlocked country in Middle Africa, covering about 619,745 km² (239,284 sq mi). Its capital is Juba. It shares a land border with the Central African Republic, the DR Congo, Ethiopia, Kenya, Sudan and Uganda.

Capital
Juba
Continent
Africa
Region
Middle Africa
Area
619,745 km²
Language
English
Currency
South Sudanese pound
Calling code
+211
Internet domain
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