South Sudan Quick Facts…
| Official Name | Republic of South Sudan |
| Common Name | South Sudan – /ˌsaʊθ suˈdæn/ |
| Nationality | South Sudanese (singular and plural) – noun, South Sudanese – adjective |
| Independence | Received in 2011 (from Sudan) |
| Administrative Divisions | 10 states |
| Total Population | 12.1 million (#80) with 21.2% urbanized – 2023 estimate |
| Major Urban Areas | Juba (capital city) |
| Major Languages | English (official), Arabic, various ethnic languages |
| Electricity Access | 7.7% of total population |
| Internet Access | 7.9% of total population |
| Currency | South Sudanese Pounds (SSP) |
| Real GDP (PPP) | $20.0 billion – 2021 estimate |
| Real GDP per Capita | $1,600 (#216) – 2021 estimate |
| Total Area | 644,329 sq km / 248,777 sq mi (#44) with 0% water area |
| Geographic Region | Africa – Eastern Africa |
| Bordering Countries | Central African Republic, DRC, Ethiopia, Kenya, Sudan, Uganda |
| Bordering Water Bodies | None |
National Anthem: “Hooray!”