South Sudan: capital, population, area and flag
South Sudan is a country in Eastern Africa (Africa). Its capital is Juba. The population is about 12.2M (#80 of 193) and the area is about 646,883 km² (#41 of 193).
Key facts
- Capital
- Juba
- Region
- Africa / Eastern Africa
- Population
- 12,188,788 (2025) #80 of 193
- Total area
- 646,883 km² (2024) #41 of 193
- Population density
- 18.9 people/km² (2024) #168 of 193
- Life expectancy
- 57.7 years (2024) #190 of 193
- Distance from Japan
- 11,305 km #75 of 192
- Area compared with Japan
- about 1.7 times that of Japan
- Population compared with Japan
- about 1/10 that of Japan
- Main languages
- English
- Currency
- South Sudanese Pound (SSP)
- Calling code
- +211
- Time zone (capital)
- UTC+2
- Time difference from Japan (standard time)
- 7 h behind Japan
- Driving side
- Right
- Capital location
- 4.85°N 31.58°E
Population of South Sudan, 1950–2100 (Japanese)
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Map of South Sudan
Capital: Juba
South Sudan: in the world’s top 10 for food & farming
South Sudan ranks among the world’s top 10 for these crops, animals, seafood and farm products (latest FAO data).
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South Sudan in world rankings
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Questions about South Sudan
What is the capital of South Sudan?
The capital of South Sudan is Juba.
What is the population of South Sudan?
South Sudan has a population of about 12.2M (2025), #80 of 193 among countries.
How big is South Sudan?
South Sudan covers about 646,883 km², #41 of 193 among countries.
Which continent is South Sudan in?
South Sudan is in Africa, in the region of Eastern Africa.
What currency and languages are used in South Sudan?
The currency is the South Sudanese Pound. Main languages: English.
How does South Sudan compare with Japan in size and population?
The area of South Sudan is about 1.7 times that of Japan, and its population is about 1/10 that of Japan.
How far is South Sudan from Japan?
The capital, Juba, is about 11,305 km from Tokyo, the capital of Japan, in a straight line.
What is the time difference between South Sudan and Japan?
The capital, Juba, is on UTC+2 in standard time: 7 h behind Japan.
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