South Sudan Travel Guide
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Did you know?
The surface area of South Sudan is 239.3 thous. mi², which puts the country in position number 45 in terms of the area in the world.
How far is it?
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The distance between Juba (SS) and Paris (FR) is 3492 miles
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Cities and Top Tourist Attractions
From historical cities to picturesque landmarks and fascinating places - don't miss out on these attractions when planning a visit to South Sudan
Facts and Figures
Fundamental socio-economic statistical data pertaining to the country
Population | 84 / 231 Ranking | 11 193 725 Dinka 35.8%, Nuer 15.6%, Shilluk, Azande, Bari, Kakwa, Kuku, Murle, Mandari, Didinga, Ndogo, Bviri, Lndi, Anuak, Bongo, Lango, Dungotona, Acholi |
Area | 45 / 230 Ranking | 239.3 thous. mi² It is approximately 114% of the territory of France. |
Life expectancy | 192 / 196 Ranking | 58.6 Life expectancy expressed in years.men 56.9women 60.4 |
Median age | 16 / 157 Ranking | 18.6 Average age of population expressed in years.men 18.9women 18.3 |
Population growth | 1 / 172 Ranking | 5.05% The difference between live births and deaths. A negative value means natural loss. |
Literacy | 130 / 131 Ranking | 34.5% Ability to read, write and count.men 40.3%women 28.9% |
GDP | 188 / 194 Ranking | 1 496 INT$ GDP per capita is gross domestic product converted to international dollars (Int$) using purchasing power parity rates and divided by total population. |
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