South Sudan
South Sudan
South Sudan (/saʊθ suːˈdɑːn/), officially known as the Republic of South Sudan, is a landlocked country in East-Central Africa. It is bordered by Ethiopia to the east, Kenya to the southeast, Uganda to the south, the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the southwest, the Central African Republic to the west, and Sudan to the north.
Etymology
The name "South Sudan" is derived from the country's geographical location; it is located in the southern part of the Sudan region. The term "Sudan" itself comes from the Arabic "bilād as-sūdān" (بلاد السودان), or "land of the blacks", an expression denoting West and Northern-Central Africa.
Related Terms
- Juba: The capital and largest city of the Republic of South Sudan.
- Nile: The world's longest river, which flows through South Sudan.
- Dinka: The largest ethnic group in South Sudan.
- SPLM: The Sudan People's Liberation Movement, a political party in South Sudan.
- Abyei: A region of special administrative status in South Sudan.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on South Sudan
- Wikipedia's article - South Sudan
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