Countries bordering South Sudan

South Sudan shares land borders with 6 countries. Located in Middle Africa, South Sudan has a geographic position that connects it with several nations of the region. The bordering countries are: Sudan, Ethiopia, Central African Republic, DR Congo, Kenya, Uganda.

Bordering Countries

Region

Africa

Population

15.79M

Neighbors Population

381.85M

Complete list

Country	Capital	Population	Area	Region
Sudan	Khartoum	51.66M	1,886,068 km²	Africa
Ethiopia	Addis Ababa	111.65M	1,104,300 km²	Africa
Central African Republic	Bangui	6.47M	622,984 km²	Africa
DR Congo	Kinshasa	112.83M	2,344,858 km²	Africa
Kenya	Nairobi	53.33M	580,367 km²	Africa
Uganda	Kampala	45.91M	241,550 km²	Africa

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Frequently Asked Questions

What countries border South Sudan?

South Sudan shares land borders with 6 countries: Sudan, Ethiopia, Central African Republic, DR Congo, Kenya, Uganda.

How many countries border South Sudan?

South Sudan has 6 neighboring countries that share a land border with it.

What region is South Sudan in?

South Sudan is located in Middle Africa.

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