South Sudan
- Region
- Africa
- Area
- 619,745 km²
- Capital
- Juba
- ISO
- SS
What the flag means
Black stands for the people, red for the blood shed for independence, green for the fertile land, white for peace, and the blue triangle for the Nile River. The yellow star is said to stand for national unity.
Fun facts
- FlagSouth Sudan’s flag uses 6 colors: black, white, red, green, blue, and yellow.
- GeographySouth Sudan is home to the Sudd, one of the world’s largest wetlands, formed by the White Nile.
- CultureSouth Sudan became independent in 2011 and joined the United Nations as its 193rd member.
- CultureFor South Sudan’s herders, cattle are a valuable asset and also a symbol of pride.
