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Photo: Jens Klinzing, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0.How well do you know South Sudan? Test your knowledge on the world's youngest sovereign nation, from its vast wildlife migrations to its rich cultural heritage.
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Juba is the bustling capital of South Sudan and sits directly on the White Nile. It has grown rapidly since independence, serving as the nation's economic and political hub. Interestingly, there have been long-term government proposals to build a planned new capital city called Ramciel further inland.
Photo: Jens Klinzing, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0.
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South Sudan became independent on 9 July 2011, after a referendum in which nearly 99% of voters chose to separate from Sudan. That makes it the youngest internationally recognised country in the world.
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The Dinka are the largest ethnic group in South Sudan, making up about 35% of the population. Cattle play a central role in their culture, economy, and religious beliefs, serving as a measure of wealth, a source of food, and even a key element in marriage dowries.
Photo: Wikimedia Commons, Public domain.
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The South Sudanese pound (SSP) is the official currency, introduced in July 2011 to replace the Sudanese pound at par. The banknotes feature the portrait of John Garang, the revered leader of the South Sudanese liberation movement who died in 2005.
Photo: Hispalois, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Asida is a beloved staple dish across South Sudan, prepared by cooking sorghum or millet flour with water until it forms a dense, dough-like porridge. It is typically served hot and eaten with hands, accompanied by rich stews made of meat, dried fish, or leafy greens like okra.
Photo: Mustafa Al-Elq, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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The Sudd is an immense swamp in South Sudan, spanning over 30,000 square kilometers depending on the season. It is one of the largest freshwater wetlands in the Nile Basin. Interestingly, its name translates to 'barrier' or 'obstruction' in Arabic, as its thick vegetation historically blocked navigation for explorers searching for the source of the Nile.
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The shoebill can stand well over a metre tall and often waits motionless for a long time before snatching a fish. The Sudd swamp is one of its main strongholds, and only about 5,000 to 8,000 of these birds are thought to live in the wild.
Photo: Bob Owen, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0.
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About five million white-eared kobs travel across Bandingilo and Boma National Parks every year. A 2024 aerial survey counted around six million migrating antelopes in total, making this the largest land mammal migration on Earth, even bigger than the famous Serengeti migration.
Photo: Kristof Zyskowski, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0.
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Mount Kinyeti is the highest point in South Sudan, reaching an elevation of 3,187 meters (10,456 feet). It is nestled within the lush Imatong Mountains, an area renowned for its rich biodiversity, including dense montane forests, rare bird species, and diverse wildlife like leopards and buffaloes.
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Manute Bol stood at a towering 7 feet 7 inches tall, sharing the record for the tallest player in NBA history with Gheorghe Mureșan. Known for his incredible shot-blocking ability, Bol was also a dedicated philanthropist who spent much of his career earnings supporting humanitarian causes and building schools in his homeland of South Sudan.
Photo: University of Bridgeport - Uncredited photographer, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain.
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