Key facts
South Sudan is a country located in Middle Africa. There are 6 countries (Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, Kenya, Sudan, Uganda) that South Sudan shares its borders with.
English is an official language in South Sudan. It means that if you speak it, you would be able to communicate with almost everyone. If not, it is highly recommended that you acquire some basic English before traveling to South Sudan.
The national currency in South Sudan is South Sudanese pound (SSP). The pound (£) is subdivided into 100 piaster.
South Sudanese
Banknotes
51025£1£5£10£25£50£100
Check with your bank before your trip to find out if there are any fees for using your card abroad. Some banks do not charge fees when you use a foreign ATM or pay in foreign currency, but others may charge a fixed cost for each transaction or allow a limited number of free withdrawals. The travel card provided by Wise.com, Revolut or Monose might be an excellent option to cut down on transaction fees.
Ookla® Speedtest No data available.
ATM Density It may be difficult to locate an ATM in South Sudan.0.78 ATMs per 100,000 people.The global average is 39.49.
SIM Registration No data available.
Socket types
There are 2 socket types used in South Sudan. Type C is a popular socket type throughout Europe (except the United Kingdom), Russia, and certain Asian countries. Type D is not very common around the world, so it might be a good idea to check if your electronics need an adapter.
The sockets’ shapes and voltage differ from country to country and a travel plug adapter may be required. Portable devices, such as phones, notebooks or tablets, usually handle the entire range of voltages used across the world (110-240V).
Sources
- EF English Proficiency Index (EF Education First)
- Speedtest Global Index® (Ookla®)
- Automated teller machines (ATMs) (per 100,000 adults) (The World Bank Group)
- Registration Policies Per Country (Prepaid Data SIM Card Wiki)
Tourism
What hotel chains are present in South Sudan?
There are no Mariott hotels in South Sudan.
There are no Hilton hotels in South Sudan.
There are no IHG hotels in South Sudan.
There are no Best Western hotels in South Sudan.
There are Radisson hotels in Juba.
There are no Accor hotels in South Sudan.
What fast food chains are present in South Sudan?
The McDonald’s chain does not operate in South Sudan.
The KFC chain does not operate in South Sudan.
The Burger King chain does not operate in South Sudan.
The Subway chain does not operate in South Sudan.
The Domino’s Pizza chain does not operate in South Sudan.
The Starbucks chain does not operate in South Sudan.
Sources
- Country by National Dish (Samson Daniel)
Weather
What is the weather like in Juba?
Weather data for Juba (capital city) by Open-Meteo.com
Transport
Railways There are no passenger trains available.
Subway Systems There is no subway system in any city.
Taxi Apps Unfortunately neither Uber nor Bolt are available in South Sudan.
Sources
- List of high-speed railway lines (Wikipedia)
- List of metro systems (Wikipedia)
- Left- and right-hand traffic (Wikipedia)
- The Global Enabling Trade Report 2016: Road connectivity (World Economic Forum)
Safety
Emergency phones in South Sudan
Sources
- South Sudan Travel Advisory (United States: Department of State)
- Travel Advice for South Sudan (United Kingdom: The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office)
- Mortality caused by road traffic injury (The World Bank Group)
- Corruption & Economic Crime (United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime)
Smoking & Alcohol
Smoking ban No known rules against smoking, or no information is available.
Cananbis legality Both recreational and medicinal use of cannabis is prohibited.
Sources
- List of smoking bans (Wikipedia)
- Legality of cannabis (Wikipedia)