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Sub Saharan Africa

South Sudan
Last reviewed: 09 July 2011

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Basic information

Area: 644,329km2
Population: 8,260,490 (52, 48)
Capital City: Juba
Languages: Arabic and English
Religion(s): Christianity/Animism/Islam  
Currency: Sudanese Pound
Major political parties: SLPM
President of Southern Sudan: President Salva Kiir
Vice President: Riek Machar
Foreign Minister:  Deng Alor
Membership of international groups/organisations: None as yet

Health:

See the advice for travellers from the Department of Health.

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