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South Sudan

Republic of South Sudan

CapitalJuba
CurrencySouth Sudanese pound (SSP)
PowerType C / D · 230 V
LanguagesEnglish

South Sudan, with its capital in Juba, is in Middle Africa and home to about 15.8M people. English is spoken, and the currency is the South Sudanese pound (SSP). Most international arrivals come through Juba International Airport (JUB).

Region
Africa · Middle Africa
Population
15.8M (15,786,898)
Area
619,745 km²

Right now in Juba

Local time in Juba — Africa/Juba
Weather in Juba
Currency SSP · £ South Sudanese pound
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7-day forecast for Juba

Upcoming public holidays

National holidays in South Sudan over the next 12 months. See the full calendar.

Practical facts

Languages
English
Calling code
+211
Internet domain
.ss
Currency
South Sudanese pound (SSP)
Time zones
Africa/Juba

Power

Plug types: Type C, Type D

Voltage 230 V · Frequency 50 Hz

Check your charger’s label — most phone and laptop chargers accept 100–240 V and only need a plug adapter. Adapter guide.

Airports in South Sudan

Bordering countries

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