South Sudan Overview

In Which part of Africa is South Sudan Located?

• Northeast

• Southeast

• Southwest

• Northwest

Answer explanation

In what year did South Sudan become an independent country?

• 2011

• 1985

• 2008

• 1956

Answer explanation

South Sudan gained independence from Sudan in 2011

How would you describe the climate of South Sudan?

• Tropical

• Temperate

• Polar (Cold)

• Subtropical

Answer explanation

Sudan's land is mostly...

• mountains

• plains

• plateaus

• basins

Answer explanation

Savanna during the rainy season

Which important feature dominates the East-Central portion of South Sudan?

• Great Rift Valley

• Congo River Basin

• Nile River

• Sahara Desert

Answer explanation

The White Nile

What are the two major ethnic groups in South Sudan?

• Dinka

• Nuer

• Tuareg

• Yoruba

Answer explanation

Dinka (Left) and Nuer (Right)

Other than the individual languages of various ethnic groups what other major languages are spoken in South Sudan?

• Arabic

• English

• French

• Italian

Answer explanation

English Class

What is the major religion practiced in South Sudan?

• Christianity

• Islam

• Judaism

• Animism

Answer explanation

Where do most people live in South Sudan?

• In Loun Ariik

• along the Nile River

• in the mountains to the South

• along the border with Sudan

Answer explanation

South Sudan can be described as mostly...

• rural

• urban

• suburban

Answer explanation

low population density