South Sudan

geographical name

landlocked country in eastern Africa; capital Juba area 248,777 square miles (644,329 square kilometers), population 10,205,000

Note: South Sudan split from Sudan and became independent in 2011.

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“South Sudan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/South%20Sudan. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.

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