South Sudan

American

[sohth soo-dan] / ˈsoʊθ suˈdæn /

noun

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 British

noun

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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South Sudan

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

From Slate ● Aug. 4, 2026

Other deportees were sent to the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, or dropped off in war-torn South Sudan.

From Barron's ● Jul. 10, 2026

Others were sent to the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda; others still dropped off the radar after being sent to war-torn South Sudan.

From Barron's ● Jul. 7, 2026

Greenhalgh, from Croydon, was the owner and controlling director of the 'Airservices' group of companies that operated internationally, including in the UK, Greece, Macedonia, Hong Kong and South Sudan.

From BBC ● Jun. 11, 2026

DHS and HHS quickly restricted travel from Congo, Uganda and South Sudan, where cases have been reported.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 3, 2026

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