South Sudan

[ sohth soo-dan ]

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.

South Sudan

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)

Word History and Origins

Origin of South Sudan¹

First recorded in 1885–90

Example Sentences

Herders scooping murky water from a small pond in grasslands in South Sudan are well aware of the dangers they face if they drink it.

From BBC

South Sudan is the world’s youngest country and one of its poorest, with a government hugely dependent on oil revenue.

From BBC

Life at 50C Water Crisis: Poisoned Floods - extreme flooding has affected hundreds of thousands in South Sudan.

From BBC

Ms Majok says South Sudan "inherited an industry that was based on bad practices" when the country was formed in 2011 after it gained independence from Sudan.

From BBC

Dr Funk says higher rainfall has continued since then over the Lake Victoria basin that feeds into South Sudan, but it is not clear whether this is a permanent new pattern.

From BBC