| Independent | Yes |
|---|---|
| Country codes | SS, SSD (ISO 3166-1) |
| Official name | Republic of South Sudan |
| Capital city | Juba |
| Continent | Africa |
| Member of | United Nations, African Union, East African Community |
| Population | 10,913,164 (2022) |
| Total area | 644,329 km2 |
| Highest point | Kinyeti (3,187 m, 10,456 ft) |
| Lowest point | White Nile (350 m, 1,148 ft) |
| GDP per capita | $ 585 (World Bank, 2022) |
| Currency | South Sudanese pound (£, SSP) |
| Calling code | +211 |
| Internet TLD | .ss |