States of Southern Sudan
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South Sudan
is divided into 10 states, which were created out of the three historic provinces of Bahr el Ghazal
, Equatoria
and Greater Upper Nile
. They are further divided into 86 counties.
, and Warrap. According to the disputed 2008 census conducted under the Republic of the Sudan
, Western Bahr al Ghazal is the least populous of South Sudan's states.
, and Eastern Equatoria. The state capital of Central Equatoria, the smallest South Sudanese state by area, is Juba, which also serves as the national capital of South Sudan.
, Unity, and Upper Nile. Jonglei is the largest state of South Sudan by area, as well as the most populous, according to the 2008 census.
South Sudan
South Sudan , officially the Republic of South Sudan, is a landlocked country located in the Sahel region of northeastern Africa. It is also part of the North Africa UN sub-region. Its current capital is Juba, which is also its largest city; the capital city is planned to be moved to the more...
is divided into 10 states, which were created out of the three historic provinces of Bahr el Ghazal
Bahr el Ghazal
The Bahr el Ghazal is a region of western South Sudan. Its name comes from the river Bahr el Ghazal.- Geography :The region consists of the states of Northern Bahr el Ghazal, Western Bahr el Ghazal, Lakes, and Warrap. It borders Central African Republic to the west...
, Equatoria
Equatoria
Equatoria is a region in the south of present-day South Sudan along the upper reaches of the White Nile. Originally a province of Egypt, it also contained most of Northern part of present day Uganda including Albert Lake...
and Greater Upper Nile
Greater Upper Nile
The Greater Upper Nile is a region of northeastern South Sudan. It is named for the White Nile, a tributary of the Nile River in North and East Africa.- Geography :The region consists of the states of Jonglei, Unity, and Upper Nile...
. They are further divided into 86 counties.
Bahr el Ghazal
This region in South Sudan's northwest includes the states of Northern Bahr el Ghazal, Western Bahr el Ghazal, LakesLakes (state)
Lakes is one of the 10 states of South Sudan. It has an area of 40,235 km². Rumbek is the capital of the state. Lakes is in the Bahr el Ghazal region of South Sudan, in addition to Northern Bahr el Ghazal, Western Bahr el Ghazal, and Warrap states. Bahr el Ghazal itself was a former province...
, and Warrap. According to the disputed 2008 census conducted under the Republic of the Sudan
Sudan
Sudan , officially the Republic of the Sudan , is a country in North Africa, sometimes considered part of the Middle East politically. It is bordered by Egypt to the north, the Red Sea to the northeast, Eritrea and Ethiopia to the east, South Sudan to the south, the Central African Republic to the...
, Western Bahr al Ghazal is the least populous of South Sudan's states.
Equatoria
This southern region includes the states of Western Equatoria, Central EquatoriaCentral Equatoria
-Government:Executive*Governor - Maj. Gen. Clement Wani Konga*Deputy Governor and Minister of Education, Science and Technology - Mr. Manase Lomole Waya *Minister of Education - Lokulenge Lole Lokule...
, and Eastern Equatoria. The state capital of Central Equatoria, the smallest South Sudanese state by area, is Juba, which also serves as the national capital of South Sudan.
Greater Upper Nile
This region in northern and eastern South Sudan includes the states of JongleiJonglei
Jonglei is one of the 10 states of South Sudan. Jonglei is the largest state in the Republic of South Sudan, with approximately 122,479 km2, as well as the most populous according to the controversial 2008 census conducted during present-day South Sudan's second period of autonomy. Bor is the...
, Unity, and Upper Nile. Jonglei is the largest state of South Sudan by area, as well as the most populous, according to the 2008 census.