Capital: Juba

Population: 11,954,668 (estimated in 2015)

Currency: South Sudanese Pound (SDG)

Official Language: English

Unofficial Languages: Arabic, Bari, Dinka, Nuer, Zande, Shilluk

Main Religion: Christianity

Ethnic Groups: Dinka, Nuer, Shilluk, Azande, Bari, Ndogo, Bviri, Kakwa, Kuku, Mandari, Murle, Didinga, Anuak, Bongo, Lango, Dungotona, Acholi, Lndi

Largest Cities: Juba, Malakal, Wau, Pajok

Main Sport: Football, Basketball

Political System: Republic