South Sudan

[ sohth soo-dan ]

noun

1. Republic of South Sudan, a country in eastern central Africa: autonomy from Republic of the Sudan 2005; independent since 2011. 239,285 sq. mi. (619,745 sq. km). : Juba.

South Sudan

noun

1. a landlocked republic in NE Africa, in the Sahel region; formerly part of Sudan: became independent after a referendum in 2011, following a long civil war. Languages: English, Arabic. Religions: Christian, animist. Currency: South Sudanese Pound. Capital: Juba. Pop: 11 090 104 (2013 est). Area: 644 329 sq km (248 777 sq miles)

Word History and Origins

Origin of South Sudan¹

First recorded in 1885–90

Example Sentences

Although there are some individual athletes already in the country—including runners from South Sudan—the Aussie Spirit softball team is one of the first squads to fly in.

From Time

For example, the world’s youngest generally recognized country, South Sudan, announced its independence in 2011 by adopting a constitution on Day One.

From Washington Post

Many have fled overland from Uganda, South Sudan, Somalia and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

From Washington Blade

When floods recently struck South Sudan, WFP was working to deliver food to people stranded by floods in Indonesia and the Philippines.

From MIT Technology Review

India has plummeted in democracy metrics across the board, including the Press Freedom Index, where it now ranks 142 of 180 countries, four spots behind South Sudan and three behind Myanmar.

From Time

Coffee is now the second largest export from South Sudan, after oil.

From The Daily Beast

The Good Lie was filmed at a time of tremendous promise for South Sudan.

From The Daily Beast

About 2,500 cheetahs are known to live in East Africa, which includes Ethiopia, Kenya, South Sudan, Tanzania and Uganda.

From The Daily Beast

Whitaker hears in the stories of South Sudan an echo of the world where he grew up in South Central Los Angeles.

From The Daily Beast

On July 9, South Sudan will mark three years since independence, but any celebration will be bittersweet.

From The Daily Beast