South Sudan

Flag [[File:|108px|frameless]] Quick Facts Capital Juba Government Federal Presidential Democratic Republic Currency South Sudanese Pound Area total: 619,745 km2 Population 7,500,000–9,700,000 (2006 est.) Language English (official), Juba Arabic (official), Dinka, others Religion Christianity, indigenous beliefs 25%, Islam Country code +211 Time Zone GMT+3 WARNING Due to an ongoing conflict with Sudan, as well as violent political/civil unrest, South Sudan is currently extremely dangerous for travel. Extremist groups are very likely to target foreigners for kidnapping and attacks anywhere within the country. As of July 2011, following the recent establishment of the country, even though it may have calmed down attacks from the civil war, it only has minimal effect, and this will not at all guarantee safety for any traveller to the country. Since 2011, The U.S. and Canada's Travel Department renewed their travel warnings for South Sudan, and they both currently advise against all non-essential travel to the country. South Sudan is a country in Central Africa. Formerly a breakaway region of Sudan, it became an independent country on 9 July 2011 after a referendum was held in January that year. It borders Sudan, Ethiopia, Uganda, Kenya, Democratic Republic of the Congo, and the Central African Republic. Understand History Geography Culture Regions Bahr el Ghazal Equatoria Greater Upper Nile Cities Juba Aweil Bentiu Bor Malakal Yei Rumbek Torit Yambio Other destinations Bandinglio National Park Boma National Park Southern National Park Nimule National Park Understand Climate Terrain History South Sudan was once part of Sudan, but gained its independence a matter of months ago. Talk English and Arabic (Juba Arabic) are the official languages of South Sudan, although Dinka is the most widely spoken language. Jur Modo, Nuer, Chollo/Shilluk, and Zande languages are also spoken there. Get in As South Sudan achieved independence only recently, the immigration rules are still prone to change. They have however instituted proper visas in your passport now, instead of the travel permits that were formerly used. The visas are issued for $100 at all border crossings and Juba International Airport. The length of the visas issued seems to vary randomly between 3 and 6 months. By plane There are currently no direct commercial flights from outside Africa. So, changing planes is necessary; most airlines flying into Juba depart from Cairo (Egypt), Addis Ababa (Ethiopia), Entebbe (Uganda) or Nairobi (Kenya) Khartoum (Sudan) to/from where you should be able to manage flights to Europe, Asia or the Americas. Get around There is always room on top! Traveling by train towards Wau. See Itineraries Do Safaris to Boma National Park and Nimule National Park. See the parks by 4x4 vehicle or aircraft. See the greatest migration of mammals on the earth. Eat Drink In the towns of South Sudan such as Rumbek and Juba, Kenyan and Ugandan beers are starting to appear in bars at inflated cross-border prices. Fresh fruit juices are available throughout Sudan. One of the local juices is "aradeab"(tamarind). Stay safe Respect Get out This article is an outline and needs more content. It has a template, but there is not enough information present. Please plunge forward and help it grow!