overview
The Republic of South Sudan
country information
Flag
capital
Juba
DRIVING SIDE: Right
INTERNET CODE: .ss
TIME ZONE: UTC +3
Country Tel Code: +211
Neighbours
Sudan
Ethiopia
Kenya
Uganda
Central African Republic
Democratic Republic of Congo
population
10 million
religion
Christianity 60.5%
Traditional 32.9%
Muslim 6.2%
Other 0.4%
president & parliament
Head of State: Pres. Salva KIIR Mayardit &
Vice Pres. Riek Machar
Ruling Party: Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM)
minority & majority groups
Dinka (Jieng)(35.8%), Nuer (Naath) (15.6%), Shilluk (Chollo), Azande, Bari, Kakwa, Kuku, Murle, Mandari, Didinga, Ndogo, Bviri, Lndi, Anuak, Bongo, Lango, Dungotona, Acholi, Baka, Fertit
LANGUAGE
English / Arabic (incl. Juba and other Sudanese variants)
Hello: Ahlan
Yes: Aywa
No: La
Thank you: Shukran
C U R R E N C Y &
E X C H A N G E R AT E
South Sudanese Pound (SSP)
1 USD = 45,12 SSP
1 ZAR = 3,13 SSP
Subject to change
VACCINATIONS
Malaria medication required
Recommended: Hepatitis A & B, Typhoid, Cholera, Rabies, Yellow Fever, Meningitis, Polio, Measles, Mumps & Rubella (MMR), Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria & Pertussis), Chickenpox, Shingles, Pneumonia & Influenza
ELECTRICITY
Voltage Requirements: 230 V
Standard Frequency:
50 Hz
Power plugs & sockets are of type C & D
South Sudan has one of the lowest electrification rates in the world; only 9% of its population had access to electricity in 2016
TEMPERATURE
Winter: min. 21 °C – max. 32 °C
Summer: min. 22 °C – max. 38°C
Tropical Savannah Climate, and before the rainy season starts tempretures can go up to 38 – 40 degree Celsius. Rainy season starts in mid April/May and although maximum and minimum tempretures drop during this time, it can feel even hotter because of the high humidity. August and September are the wettest months and November the driest.
DIPLOMATIC TIES / AIRPORTS / CARRIERS / NGO’S
EMBASSY / CONSULAR PRESENCE
South Africa High Commission
Juba
House 873, Southern Block K-3-K
South Tompink Area
Head of Mission: Mr MBM Mphahlwa, High Commissioner
Refer to:
http://www.dirco.gov.za/maputo/abouthighcommission.html
(+211) 922 000 440
For more info, visit:
DOMESTIC FLIGHTS & CARRIERS
Airlines operating flights to South Sudan include:
EgyptAir
Ethiopian Airlines
FlyDubai
Fly540
Kenya Airways
RwandaAir
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Valid Passport with min. 60 days remaining until expiry date with sufficient pages (minimum 2 blank pages) for entry and exit stamps
Visa is required
The South African embassy of the Republic of South Sudan is located in Pretoria
Address: 54 Amos St, Colbyn, Pretoria, 0083,
Phone: 012 342 9754
(The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) advise against all travel to South Sudan)
MAIN AIRPORT(S)
There are 85 airports in South Sudan, 3 is paved (main) where 82 is unpaved.
Juba International Airport
Juba Airport is an International and local airport and serves Juba, the capital city of South Sudan. The airport is located 5 km northeast of the city’s central business district, on the western banks of the White Nile. The city and airport are located in South Sudan’s Jubek State.
4°52′19″N 31°36′4″E
Malakal Airport
Malakal Airport is an International airport serving Malakal, a city in Malakal County in the Eastern Nile state of South Sudan. The airport is located just north of the city’s central business district. Malakal is near the international border with the Republic of Sudan and the border with Ethiopia.
09°33′32″N 031°39′08″E
Wau Airport
Wau Airport is a civilian airport that serves the city of Wau and surrounding communities.
07°43′30″N 027°58′48″E
NGO’S OPERATING IN COUNTRY & CONTACT DETAILS
There are various NGOs in South Sudan, especially organisations providing crisis- and relief services. For more on NGOs or peace projects in South Sudan visit:
https://www.peaceinsight.org/conflicts/south-sudan/internationals/
Aljazeera. (2020). S Sudan president, rebel leader agree to form unity government. Available from: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/02/sudan-president-rebel-leader-agrees-form-unity-government-200220121647669.html
Climates to Travel. South Sudan. Available from: https://www.climatestotravel.com/climate/south-sudan
Last Updated 18 May 2020