South Sudan
Republic of South Sudan
Africa · Middle Africa
Famous Personality
Manute Bol
athlete
He was a world-famous basketball player known for his extraordinary height and shot-blocking.
Local Delicacy
Ful medames
A hearty dish of stewed fava beans widely eaten across South Sudan.
National Symbols
Famous Landmark & Geography
Sudd
One of the world's largest wetlands, the Sudd is South Sudan's best-known natural feature.
Agriculture & Produce
Sorghum is the leading staple crop in South Sudan and is widely cultivated by smallholders.
Mango is one of the most common fruits in South Sudan and is widely grown around settlements.
Major Cities
Mountain Peaks (Tallest to Shortest)
Major Airports
Top 5 Musical Instruments (Most to Least Popular)
Drums are foundational in South Sudanese dance, ritual, and community music.
The tom is a large traditional drum important in several South Sudanese ethnic traditions.
The kissar lyre is used for song accompaniment in parts of South Sudan and the wider Nile region.
The waza trumpet ensemble is known in western South Sudan for ceremonial performance.
Simple flutes are used in pastoral and folk music among various South Sudanese communities.