South Sudan

South Sudan is a landlocked country in East‑Central Africa, bordered by Ethiopia, Sudan, the Central African Republic, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, and Kenya.

It became the world’s newest nation in 2011 after a UN‑mandated referendum affirmed its independence from Sudan. The country is rich in oil resources but has struggled with civil conflict, displacement, and economic instability since its birth. Its capital, Juba, serves as the political and cultural hub, while the nation’s diverse ethnic groups speak over 60 languages.