World Region Information --- South Sudan Information
We are researching the regional information of South Sudan. The Republic of South Sudan is a landlocked country in East Central Africa. We will feature information that seems good to know when advancing to South Sudan.
It is bordered by Ethiopia to the east, Sudan to the north, Central African Republic to the west, Democratic Republic of the Congo to the southwest, Uganda to the south, and Kenya to the southeast.
Approx. 620,000 km2
Juba (230,000)
Approximately 12.78 million people
Dinka, Nuer, Bali, Azande, etc.
English, Swahili
Christianity 61%, traditional beliefs 33%, Islam 6%, others
- All Saints Cathedral
- St. Joseph's Catholic Church
It is strongly influenced by neighboring countries.
- Boma National Park
- Southern National Park
- Kidepo Valley Game Reserve
Primary education consists of eight years, followed by four years of secondary education, and four years of university education. Although English is the first language, we are facing a serious shortage of teachers.
- University of Juba
- John Garang Memorial University of Science and Technology
- The Catholic University of South Sudan
1899-1955 South Sudan was part of Sudan under joint British-Egyptian rule
1956 Independence of Sudan
1962 Southern independence movement escalates into civil war with the North
1969 A military coup d'etat in Sudan establishes the Gafar Numeiri military government. The south has a policy of self-government
1972 Peace is established in Addis Ababa, ending the first civil war. The south becomes an autonomous region
1978 Oil discovered in Bentiu, Southern Sudan
1983 President Numeiri abolishes autonomy in the South. Civil war breaks out in southern Sudan (second civil war)
1989 Sudan military coup establishes military government of Omar al-Bashir
2002 North-South peace talks in Kenya. Conclusion of the Machakos Protocol (Start of peace process with rebels in Southern Sudan)
2005 The government and rebels in southern Sudan sign a peace deal. A former Southern rebel leader becomes Vice President. The new constitution gave the South greater autonomy. Provides for a referendum on independence after six years
2006 Clashes between military forces and former rebels in northern Sudan
2008 Armed clashes between Union and Confederate forces break out in the oil-producing town of Abyei
2011 Clashes between security forces and rebels in Jonglei province. South Sudan holds a referendum and gains independence
2012 About 200,000 refugees from Sudan defected to South Sudan. Presidents of Sudan and South Sudan meet in Ethiopia
2013 Sudan and South Sudan resume oil pumping. Agreed to withdraw troops from the border to create a demilitarized zone. Civil war with rebels. Ugandan military intervenes on government side
2014 Violent clashes continue in the country even after the ceasefire was signed. Peace talks in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
2016 Kenyan peacekeeping forces withdraw. Japanese Self-Defense Forces arrive for peacekeeping operation
2017 Civil war and economic collapse followed by famine. President Kiir declares a ceasefire. Refugees fleeing South Sudan to Uganda surpass 1 million
The constitution makes it a presidential republic with a president as head of state, head of government, and commander-in-chief of the military.
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Although it has abundant natural resources, it is one of the poorest developing countries with severe lack of infrastructure and education.
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