Outline of South Sudan


The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to South Sudan:
South Sudan - landlocked country in east-central Africa that is part of the United Nations subregion of Eastern Africa. It previously known as Southern Sudan. It is located south of Sudan, and includes the vast swamp region of the Sudd, formed by the White Nile and known locally as the Bahr al Jabal. South Sudan became an independent state on 9 July 2011, following a referendum that passed with 98.83% of the vote. It is a United Nations member state, a member state of the African Union, and a member state of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development. In July 2012, South Sudan signed the Geneva Conventions. Its current capital is Juba, which is also its largest city. The capital city is planned to be changed to the more centrally located Ramciel in the future.

General reference

Environment of South Sudan
Landforms of South Sudan

Administrative divisions of South Sudan

South Sudan is divided into 32 states:
  1. Imatong State
  2. Kapoeta State
  3. Maridi State
  4. Amadi State
  5. Gbudwe State
  6. Tambura State
  7. Jubek State
  8. Terekeka State
  9. Yei River State
  10. Wau State
  11. Aweil State
  12. Lol State
  13. Aweil East State
  14. Twic State
  15. Gogrial State
  16. Tonj State
  17. Eastern Lakes State
  18. Western Lakes State
  19. Gok State
  20. Northern Liech State
  21. Southern Liech State
  22. Ruweng State
  23. Jonglei State
  24. Western Nile State
  25. Northern Upper Nile State
  26. Central Upper Nile State
  27. Fangak State
  28. Bieh State
  29. Akobo State
  30. Maiwut State
  31. Latjor State
  32. Boma State
    Counties of South Sudan
Municipalities of South Sudan

Government and politics of South Sudan

Executive branch of the government of South Sudan

International organization membership of South Sudan
South Sudan is a member of:
Law of South Sudan
Local government in South Sudan

History of South Sudan

History of South Sudan, by period

History of South Sudan, by subject

Culture of South Sudan

Sports in South Sudan