Africa/Middle Africa
South Sudan
Juba
15.8 Mio
619 745 km²
South Sudanese pound
Landlocked
English
Historical Events
1956 - Sudanese Independence
Sudan gained independence from Egyptian rule, marking the end of Anglo-Egyptian control.
1972 - Formation of Southern Sudan Autonomous Region
The Southern Sudan Autonomous Region was established following the First Sudanese Civil War.
1983 - Start of Second Sudanese Civil War
The Second Sudanese Civil War broke out, ending the Southern autonomy established in 1972.
2005 - Comprehensive Peace Agreement
The civil war ended with a peace agreement, restoring autonomy to Southern Sudan.
2011 - Independence of South Sudan
South Sudan became independent after a referendum showed 98.8% support for independence.
2013 - Beginning of South Sudanese Civil War
South Sudan descended into a civil war that would last until 2020.
2020 - End of Civil War
The civil war in South Sudan concluded, but the country continued facing challenges.