Flag of South Sudan

🎨 What the flag means

South Sudan's flag has black, red and green stripes separated by thin white lines, and a blue triangle with a gold star by the pole. The government says black stands for the people, red for those who gave their lives for independence, green for the land and its riches, white for peace, blue for the Nile River, and the gold star for unity and hope.

📊 Quick facts

👥 Population

12.6 million (2017)

🏙️ Capital

Juba500.1 thousand people (2025)

🗣️ Main language

ArabicAlso official: English

✨ 3 fun facts

1. South Sudan became independent in 2011, which makes it the newest widely recognised country in the world.
2. The Nile River flows through the middle of South Sudan, where it spreads out into a huge swamp called the Sudd.
3. Bandingilo National Park in South Sudan is home to the second-largest wildlife migration in the world.