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

Example Sentences

The US has already sent deportees to several other African countries, including Ghana, South Sudan and Eswatini, as part of the crackdown on immigration.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

The coastguard said that 21 of the survivors were from Bangladesh, four were from South Sudan and another was from Chad.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

South Sudan finally agreed to take the disputed deportee, but the U.S. left the visa ban in place anyway.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

He returned to South Sudan as a teenager and graduated with honors from one of its most competitive high schools.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

Kenya considers the railway extension crucial for strengthening trade through east and central Africa, hoping to reach landlocked countries such as Uganda, Rwanda, South Sudan and the mineral-rich Democratic Republic of Congo.

From Barron's • Mar. 21, 2026