The youngest nation in the world! And the most beautiful sunset in the earth!
Do you want to enjoy the heaven on the earth? Then, welcome to Eastern Africa, South Sudan!
The sudd – a huge grassland seasonally flooded by the Nile River, is the largest wetland in the world. The sudd provides food and water to large populations of migrating birds, with more than 400 species of birds. The swamp is a haven for migrating animals, especially antelopes such as the endangered Nile lechwe, Tiang, Reedbuck, and the world’s largest population of white -eared kob, estimated at around 1.2 million. 80 percent of the land is arable and 75 percent of Sudan’s oil reserves are in South Sudan.
South Sudan has a total land area of approximately 620,000 sq. km. population 9 million (UN estimate, but the South Sudan government estimates population at 11 million – 13 million). 51 percent of the population is under 18. More than 200 ethnic groups are included; one of the most linguistically diverse areas in the world. South Sudan becomes the 56th country in Africa, 193rd member of the UN and 196th country in the world and potentially, the 6th member of the EAC.
South Sudan’s protected area of Bandingilo National Park hosts the second-largest wildlife migration in the world. Habitats in the country include grasslands, high-altitude plateaus and escarpments, wooded and grassy savannas, floodplains, and wetlands. Associated wildlife species include the endemic white-eared kob and Nile Lechwe, as well as elephants, giraffes, common eland, giant eland, oryx, lions, African wild dogs, Cape buffalo, and topi (locally called tiang). Little is known about the white-eared kob and tiang, both types of antelope, whose magnificent migrations were legendary before the civil war. The Boma-Jonglei Landscape region encompasses Boma National Park, broad pasturelands and floodplains, Bandingilo National Park, and the Sudd, a vast area of swamp and seasonally-flooded grasslands that includes the Zeraf Wildlife Reserve.
Now, welcome to Juba, the capital and largest city of South Sudan. The City is situated on the White Nile and functions as the seat and Metropolis of Juba country. Juba has a tropical wet and dry climate, and, as it lies near the equator, temperatures are hot. However, little rain falls from November to March, which is also the time of the year with the hottest temperatures, reaching 38o in February. Arabic seems to be the Language of business. One of the fastest growing cities in the world, Juba Sudan is developing at a quick pace with boundless opportunities. Not only does Juba have a profusion of natural resources, Juba also contains luscious jungles as well. Not to mention, South Sudan features the second largest wildlife migration in the world. While the tourist attractions are limited, there are plenty of entertaining hotspots and nightlife in Juba. With the country claiming independence on July 9th, 2011, there is no better time to visit and celebrate the latest Nation in the world.
The City is situated on the White Nile and functions as the seat and Metropolis of Juba country. Juba has a tropical wet and dry climate, and, as it lies near the equator, temperatures are hot. However, little rain falls from November to March, which is also the time of the year with the hottest temperatures, reaching 38o in February. Arabic seems to be the Language of business.
Now, are you ready to pack up for South Sudan tourism!?