Subsistence agriculture provides a living for the vast majority of South Sudan’s population. The country depends largely on imports of goods, services and capital – mainly from Uganda, Kenya and Sudan. Nevertheless, South Sudan does have abundant natural resources. At independence in 2011, the country produced nearly three-fourths of former Sudan’s total oil output of nearly a half million barrels per day. South Sudan’s government derives nearly 98% of its budget revenues from oil.

Name Republic of South Sudan

Capital Juba

Frequency of elections Every four years

Name of parliament National Assembly of the Republic of South Sudan

Parliament website www.goss.org/index.php/legislative-assembly

Languages English, Arabic, Dinka, Nuer, Bari, Zande, Shilluk

Area 644 329 km²

Population 11 562 695 (July 2014 est.)

Exports Crude oil

Currency South Sudanese pound

Source: CIA World Factbook
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