Capital of South Sudan: Juba
The capital of South Sudan is Juba. South Sudan sits in Africa, has a population of 10,913,164, and uses the SSP. Official languages include English.
Quick facts
- Capital: Juba
- Continent: Africa
- Population: ~10,913,164
- Area: 644,329 km²
- Population density: 16.9 people per km²
- Official language: English
- Currency: SSP
- ISO code: SS
How big is South Sudan?
By population, South Sudan ranks 86th in the world, holding roughly 0.14% of all people on Earth. By land area it ranks 41st.
Those two numbers rarely match, and the gap between them is the interesting part. South Sudan has 16.9 people per square kilometre, which is about 3.5 times below the world average of 59.4. It is more spacious than its population alone would suggest.
Within Africa, South Sudan is the 32th most populous country of 54.
Countries of a similar size
The two countries closest to South Sudan in population are Cuba (11,212,191) and Dominican Republic (11,228,821).
By land area, its closest counterparts are France (643,801 km²) and Somalia (637,657 km²).
Comparisons like these are worth more than raw figures when you are trying to remember them. A number on its own is hard to hold; a number next to a country you already have a feel for is much easier.
Language and currency
English is spoken officially in 58 countries in this dataset, including Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados and Belize, and 52 others.
South Sudan uses the SSP, and it is the only country that does, which makes the currency name a reliable one-to-one clue.
South Sudan in Africa
The largest countries by population sharing this continent are Nigeria, Ethiopia, Egypt and Democratic Republic of the Congo.
If you are learning capitals region by region — far more effective than working alphabetically — Africa is the block South Sudan belongs to, and its neighbours are the ones worth learning alongside it.
Try the Country to Capital Quiz, or the harder reverse direction. There is also a full country profile for South Sudan and a page on the flag of South Sudan.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of South Sudan?
The capital of South Sudan is Juba.
What is the population of South Sudan?
About 10,913,164, making it the 86th most populous country in the world.
How big is South Sudan?
644,329 square kilometres, ranking 41st by land area, at a density of 16.9 people per square kilometre.
What currency does South Sudan use?
The SSP, which no other country uses.