South Sudan Maps and Orientation

(South Sudan, SS, North-East Africa)

Named the Republic of South Sudan since its official formation and independence in the early part of July 2011, this country resides within Eastern Africa, where it is entirely landlocked. The country is broadly divided into east and west portions by the White Nile.

A number of different countries border this fledgling nation, with Sudan obviously occupying its northern border. Ethiopia sits to the east, Kenya to the south-east and Uganda to the south. The south-western border is where you will find the sizeable country that is the Democratic Republic of the Congo, while directly to the west is the Central African Republic.

South Sudan is currently divided into a series of three principal regions and these are clearly annotated on most country maps. Bahr el Ghazal occupies the north-western section of the country, with the Greater Upper Nile region being found within South Sudan's north-eastern quadrant. To the south of both Bahr el Ghazal and the Greater Upper Nile is Equatoria, which links the Central African Republic with Uganda and Kenya.

Maps and Orientation of the Country

The main cities within South Sudan are Aweil, Bentiu, Bor, Juba, Malakal, Rumbek, Torit, Yambio and Yei. Juba is the capital city and comes with a population estimated to be in the region of 300,000 people.

For tourists, much of the appeal of South Sudan awaits within its parks and reserves. Some of the most noteworthy include those of the Bandinglio National Park, the Boma National Park, the Nimule National Park and also the Southern National Park.

The following six countries surround South Sudan:

• Central African Republic - west
• Democratic Republic of the Congo - south-west
• Ethiopia - east
• Kenya - south-east
• Sudan - north
• Uganda - south

Map of Africa

Map of South Sudan