South Sudan is a relatively new country, having only been established in 2011. It is made up of ten states and is located in East-Central Africa. Kenya, Uganda, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Central African Republic, Sudan, and Ethiopia are all bordering the country. Jonglei, Central Equatoria, and Warrap are the most important states. With a surface area of 619,745 square kilometers, South Sudan is Africa's 19th largest country. It has a hot climate with seasonal rainfall. Large plains in the center and north, plateaus, and swampy regions in the central part characterize the topography. The population totals more than 12.7 million people. Juba, the country's capital, is also the country's largest city, with a population of roughly 525,953. Winejok, Malakal, and Wau are also prominent cities. Juba International Airport is the largest airport in the country (JUB). It connects the country to African and Middle Eastern destinations.
In 2011, South Sudan declared independence from Sudan. Its culture is dominated by a mash-up of ethnic groups' customs. Animism, Christianity, and Islam are the three primary religions of the. English is the country's official language. The civil law system underpins the legal system. A presidential republic is the government form. Every five years, elections are held.
The South Sudanese pound (SSP) is the official currency. South Sudan has an open economy, with a GDP of $18.4 billion dollars. This places it as Africa's 28th largest economy. It has a $1,420 per capita income. Services and agriculture are the two largest contributors to GDP. Maize, rice, millet, wheat, and sugarcane are the country's main exports. The economy of the country is severely underdeveloped, and it is still struggling to recover from the country's independence war and ongoing civil war.
South Sudan is a tourist destination that is still emerging. It is well-known for its natural beauty and biodiversity. There are no UNESCO-designated world heritage sites in the area. Animal watching and hiking are the most popular tourist activities. The Boma National Park, Wau, the Southern National Park, the Kidepo Game Reserve, the Bandingilo National Park, the capital Juba, and the Ez Zeraf Game Reserve are just a few of the places to visit. The number of tourists who visit each year is unknown, but the government is working to enhance infrastructure in order to attract more visitors in the future.
According to the SovSpot Passport Ranking Index, the South Sudanese passport is now ranked 100th. It allows visa-free travel to 43 countries. Visa-free travel and visas on arrival are available to South Sudanese passport holders in countries such as the Philippines, Singapore, Iran, and Malaysia. South Sudanese people require a visa to travel to 186 countries across the world, including China, Russia, the United States, and the European Union as a whole. Because of the hefty visa requirement, the mobility score is relatively low.
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The number of countries South Sudan passport holders can enter without a visa (i.e. visa-free countries) is added to the number of countries South Sudan passport holders can enter by obtaining a visa on arrival (i.e. visa-on-arrival countries) or an electronic travel authorization (i.e. visa-on-arrival countries) (eTA). There are now 15 visa-free countries for South Sudan passport holders, 27 visa-on-arrival countries for South Sudan passport holders, and 1 eTA destination. South Sudan passport holders can access a total of 43 countries without a visa, by visa on arrival, or using an eTA. As a result, the South Sudan passport is ranked number 100 in the world. In addition to these visa-free and visa-on-arrival countries, there are 186 other countries where South Sudan passport holders will need a physical visa or an eVisa (i.e. visa required countries).
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