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Neighboring Countries of South Sudan

Q: Which is the longest border of South Sudan?

The longest land border of South Sudan is with Sudan (2,158 km); the shortest is with Kenya (317 km).

Q: How long are the land borders of South Sudan?

The land borders of South Sudan total 6,018 km. By number of neighbours South Sudan ranks #21 among 236 countries and territories.

South Sudan shares land borders with 6 countries: Sudan (2,158 km), Ethiopia (1,299 km), Central African Republic (1,055 km), DR Congo (714 km), Uganda (475 km) and Kenya (317 km).

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Country

Neighbouring countries (#21 of 236)

6,018 km

Total land borders

None

Landlocked — no coastline

644,329

Area in km²

South Sudan
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Countries bordering South Sudan

Neighbour	Border length	Capital	Visa for South Sudan citizens
Sudan	2,158 km	Khartoum	Visa required
Ethiopia	1,299 km	Addis Ababa	eVisa
Central African Republic	1,055 km	Bangui	Visa required
DR Congo	714 km	Kinshasa	eVisa
Uganda	475 km	Kampala	Visa-free
Kenya	317 km	Nairobi	Visa-free · 180 days

Sudan accounts for 36% of South Sudan's 6,018 km of land borders. Lengths: CIA World Factbook (public domain).

Geography of South Sudan

Location

East-Central Africa; south of Sudan, north of Uganda and Kenya, west of Ethiopia

Area

644,329 km² — more than four times the size of Georgia; slightly smaller than Texas

Terrain

Plains in the north and center rise to southern highlands along the border with Uganda and Kenya; the White Nile, flowing north out of the uplands of Central Africa, is the major geographic feature of the country; The Sudd (a name derived from floating vegetation that hinders navigation) is a large swampy area of more than 100,000 sq km fed by the waters of the White Nile that dominates the center of the country

Climate

Hot with seasonal rainfall influenced by the annual shift of the Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone; rainfall heaviest in upland areas of the south and diminishes to the north

Highest and lowest points

Highest: Kinyeti 3,187 m. Lowest: White Nile 381 m.

Natural resources

Hydropower, fertile agricultural land, gold, diamonds, petroleum, hardwoods, limestone, iron ore, copper, chromium ore, zinc, tungsten, mica, silver

Good to know

Landlocked; The Sudd is a vast swamp in the north central region of South Sudan, formed by the White Nile; its size is variable but can reach some 15% of the country's total area during the rainy season; it is one of the world's largest wetlands

Neighbours of South Sudan's neighbours

Countries one border further away — reachable overland through a neighbouring country.

Also with 6 neighbours in Africa

Frequently asked questions about the borders of South Sudan

How many countries border South Sudan?

South Sudan shares land borders with 6 countries: Sudan (2,158 km), Ethiopia (1,299 km), Central African Republic (1,055 km), DR Congo (714 km), Uganda (475 km) and Kenya (317 km).

Which is the longest border of South Sudan?

The longest land border of South Sudan is with Sudan (2,158 km); the shortest is with Kenya (317 km).

Is South Sudan landlocked?

Yes. South Sudan has no coastline and is one of the world's landlocked countries, so all its trade by land passes through Sudan, Ethiopia, Central African Republic, DR Congo, Uganda and Kenya.

How long are the land borders of South Sudan?

The land borders of South Sudan total 6,018 km. By number of neighbours South Sudan ranks #21 among 236 countries and territories.

Do South Sudan citizens need a visa for neighbouring countries?

South Sudan citizens can visit 2 of 6 neighbouring countries visa-free: Uganda and Kenya.

What is the highest point of South Sudan?

Kinyeti 3,187 m. The lowest point is White Nile 381 m.

Borders and geography: CIA World Factbook (public domain). Visa rules: TravelRequirements.info — Entry Requirements Dataset, AXG Sp. z o.o. (CC BY 4.0).