South Sudan
623,997 km² · 42nd largest of 193
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Nearest countries
Size
About 623,997 km², which is roughly the size of Central African Republic.
Facts that mention South Sudan
Which is the world's newest widely recognised sovereign state?
South Sudan, from 2011
South Sudan gained independence in July 2011 after a referendum, becoming the 193rd UN member state. Kosovo declared in 2008 but is not universally recognised.