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Flag of South Sudan
SS · Africa

South Sudan

South Sudan is a sovereign country in Middle Africa bordered by Central African Republic, DR Congo, Ethiopia, and others. Juba is the capital; key languages include English; the listed currency is South Sudanese pound (SSP); population is about 12.2M.

Capital
Juba
Currency
South Sudanese pound (SSP)
Languages
English
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Flag of Central African Republic
CF · Africa

Central African Republic

Central African Republic is a sovereign country in Middle Africa bordered by Cameroon, Chad, DR Congo, and others. Bangui is the capital; key languages include French and Sango; the listed currency is Central African CFA franc (XAF); population is about 5.5M.

Capital
Bangui
Currency
Central African CFA franc (XAF)
Languages
French, Sango
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Population

South Sudan12.4M
UN DESA · 2026 medium projection
Central African Republic5.7M
UN DESA · 2026 medium projection

GDP

South SudanNot published
No recent value
Central African Republic$3.1B
2025 · current USD

GDP per person

South SudanNot published
No recent value
Central African Republic$556.1
2025 · current USD

GDP growth

South SudanNot published
No recent value
Central African Republic4.5%
2025 annual growth

Life expectancy

South Sudan58.0 years
UN DESA · 2026 medium projection
Central African Republic58.2 years
UN DESA · 2026 medium projection

Area

South Sudan619,745 km²
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Central African Republic622,984 km²
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Median age

South Sudan19.0 years
UN DESA · 2026 medium projection
Central African Republic14.6 years
UN DESA · 2026 medium projection

Urban share

South Sudan21.7%
World Bank · 2025
Central African Republic44.6%
World Bank · 2025

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South Sudan
Central African Republic
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South Sudan leads this comparison with 12.4M people.

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South Sudan essentials

Subregion
Middle Africa
Time zones
Profile-specific value pending
Driving side
Right
Plug types
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Emergency
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  • Juba is the capital city.
  • South Sudan covers 619,745 km².
  • South Sudan is landlocked.
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Central African Republic essentials

Subregion
Middle Africa
Time zones
Profile-specific value pending
Driving side
Right
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  • Bangui is the capital city.
  • Central African Republic covers 622,984 km².
  • Central African Republic is landlocked.