South Sudan
Republic of South Sudan · Middle Africa
Updated 8 November 2026
South Sudan is a country in Middle Africa with its capital in Juba. Its head of state is Salva Kiir Mayardit. On DiploMaps you can see South Sudan on the world map with its leaders, economy, trade and UN votes, and its relations with the United Arab Emirates.
Key facts
- Capital
- Juba
- Head of state and government
- Salva Kiir MayarditPresident of South Sudan since 2011
- Foreign minister
- James Pitia MorganSudanese politician
- Population
- 12.2 million (2025)
- Area
- 619,745 km²
- GDP
- $12 billion (2015)
- Currency
- South Sudanese pound (SSP)
- Official languages
- English
- United Nations
- Member since 2011
- Region
- Middle Africa · Africa
South Sudan and the UAE
- UAE exports to it (2025)
- $5.8 million
- UAE imports from it (2025)
- $19.3 million
- Visa for UAE citizens
- Visa needed before travel