Capital
Juba
Population
11.0M
Currency
South Sudanese Pound (SSP)
Best Time to Visit
December–March
#54
World Tourism Rank
0.14%
of World Land Area
0
UNESCO Sites
6
Neighboring Countries
Nationalities not listed above may require a visa. Always verify with official sources before travel.
⚠️ Visa requirements change frequently. Always verify with official government sources before travel.
Recommended: December–March
South Sudan became the world's newest country on July 9, 2011, when it gained independence from Sudan.
The Sudd is one of the world's largest wetlands, a vast swampy area of the White Nile that can expand to over 57,000 square kilometers during the wet season.
South Sudan's Sudd wetland is one of the last great wildernesses, home to the second-largest animal migration in Africa.
- A traveler on visiting South Sudan
South Sudan is the world's youngest nation, having gained independence in 2011. The country contains the Sudd, one of the largest freshwater wetlands on Earth, which supports an enormous animal migration rivaling the Serengeti. Boma National Park, the diverse cultures of the Dinka, Nuer, and other ethnic groups, and the vast savannas teeming with wildlife offer immense potential for future tourism. South Sudan's natural heritage remains one of Africa's last frontiers.
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