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| Republic of South Sudan Paankɔc Cuëny Thudän | |
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| Capital and largest city | Juba |
| Official languages | English |
| Government | Federal provisional government |
• President | Salva Kiir Mayardit |
| Area | |
• Total | 644,329 km² |
| Population | |
• 2022 estimate | 11,544,905 |
South Sudan, officially the Republic of South Sudan, is a landlocked country in East Africa bordered by Sudan, Ethiopia, Kenya, Uganda, Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Central African Republic.
History
The USA supported South Sudan's secession from Sudan in order to exploit the region's oil resources. The secession caused a civil war.[1]
References
- ↑ Jeremy Kuzmarov (2023-01-06). "The Trillion Dollar Silencer" CovertAction Magazine. Archived from the original on 2023-01-06. Retrieved 2023-01-06.