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South Sudan Neighboring Countries

South Sudan is located in Middle Africa (Africa), with its capital in Juba. The official language is English. The currency is South Sudanese pound.

What are the neighboring countries of South Sudan? South Sudan shares land borders with 6 countries. These South Sudan neighboring countries create a unique geographical position that places South Sudan at an important crossroads, facilitating cultural exchange, trade, and diplomatic relations with its neighboring nations.

The South Sudan neighboring countries are: Sudan, Central African Republic, Ethiopia, Uganda, DR Congo and Kenya. Each of these countries has its own unique cultural heritage, language, and traditions, creating a diverse and dynamic border region.

Below you'll find detailed information about each neighboring country, including their capitals and an interactive map showing the geographical relationship between South Sudan and its border countries. The map highlights South Sudan in green and its neighboring countries in yellow for easy visualization.

Interactive Map of Countries Neighboring South Sudan

Main Country (Green) Neighboring Countries (Yellow)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many countries border South Sudan?

South Sudan shares land borders with 6 countries.

What are the neighboring countries of South Sudan?

The neighboring countries of South Sudan are: Sudan, Central African Republic, Ethiopia, Uganda, DR Congo and Kenya.

Which other countries in Africa have the same number of neighbors as South Sudan?

Countries in Africa with 6 land borders: Central African Republic, Ethiopia, Cameroon, Burkina Faso, Libya, South Africa, Guinea, Mozambique, Chad.

Which countries in Africa have more neighbors than South Sudan?

Countries in Africa with more than 6 land borders: Sudan, Zambia, Algeria, Niger, DR Congo, Tanzania, Mali.

Which countries in Africa have fewer neighbors than South Sudan?

Countries in Africa with fewer than 6 land borders: Mauritius, Senegal, Mayotte, Botswana, Benin, Burundi, Namibia, Nigeria, Ghana, Sierra Leone, and 32 more....

What are the capitals of countries bordering South Sudan?

The capitals of countries bordering South Sudan are:
  • Sudan: Khartoum
  • Central African Republic: Bangui
  • Ethiopia: Addis Ababa
  • Uganda: Kampala
  • DR Congo: Kinshasa
  • Kenya: Nairobi

What are the country codes of South Sudan's neighboring countries?

The ISO country codes of South Sudan's neighbors are:
  • Sudan: SD (ISO 2) / SDN (ISO 3)
  • Central African Republic: CF (ISO 2) / CAF (ISO 3)
  • Ethiopia: ET (ISO 2) / ETH (ISO 3)
  • Uganda: UG (ISO 2) / UGA (ISO 3)
  • DR Congo: CD (ISO 2) / COD (ISO 3)
  • Kenya: KE (ISO 2) / KEN (ISO 3)