South Sudan
geographical name
landlocked country in eastern Africa; capital Juba area 248,777 square miles (644,329 square kilometers)
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 26 Aug. 2026.
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