South Sudan

American  

[sohth soo-dan] / ˈsoʊθ suˈdæn /

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.

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South Sudan British  

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)

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Etymology

Origin of South Sudan

First recorded in 1885–90

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Example Sentences

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South Sudan

The UN has also voiced its concerns about the situation in South Sudan as the world's youngest country heads towards presidential elections due to be held in December.

From BBC ● Oct. 27, 2026

The port was constructed as the terminus of a planned $25 billion economic corridor, with roads, rail and an oil pipeline linking Lamu to landlocked South Sudan and Ethiopia.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 3, 2026

The pieces are spirited across the border to Egypt, Libya, South Sudan and especially Chad, officials say.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026

Cases have so far been reported in six DRC provinces, including near the border with South Sudan, as well as in neighbouring Uganda.

From Barron's ● Aug. 18, 2026

Last week about 350,000 TPS holders from Haiti, Burma, Ethiopia, South Sudan, and Yemen lost their work permits.

From Slate ● Aug. 4, 2026

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