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15.8M#74
619.7K km²#43
Middle Africa
South Sudanese pound
Low income
Landlocked
English
HISTORIC TIMELINE
1956Sudanese Independence
Sudan gained independence from Egyptian rule, marking the end of Anglo-Egyptian control.
1972Formation of Southern Sudan Autonomous Region
The Southern Sudan Autonomous Region was established following the First Sudanese Civil War.
1983Start of Second Sudanese Civil War
The Second Sudanese Civil War broke out, ending the Southern autonomy established in 1972.
2005Comprehensive Peace Agreement
The civil war ended with a peace agreement, restoring autonomy to Southern Sudan.
2011Independence of South Sudan
South Sudan became independent after a referendum showed 98.8% support for independence.
2013Beginning of South Sudanese Civil War
South Sudan descended into a civil war that would last until 2020.
2020End of Civil War
The civil war in South Sudan concluded, but the country continued facing challenges.