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 health ministers of the DR Congo, Uganda and South Sudan recently adopted a $319-million response plan to the outbreak.

From Barron's • May 31, 2026

Like with gold, the RSF smuggles gum arabic through border points it controls to neighboring countries, including Libya, Chad, Central African Republic and South Sudan.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

The request came on the tail of the CDC restricting travel from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda and South Sudan earlier in the month as the outbreak worsens.

From Salon • May 30, 2026

Canada has announced a temporary 90-day entry ban on residents from DR Congo and neighbouring Uganda and South Sudan.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

The U.S. paused visa issuance for travelers from South Sudan, the Democratic Republic of Congo, or Uganda due to an Ebola outbreak.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026