Why is it in the news?
Fresh clashes have pushed South Sudan towards civil war conditions.
The situation highlights its fragile political and geographic conditions.
Category: Geography
Important Points:
● South Sudan is a landlocked country in East-Central Africa
● Capital city is Juba
● Bordered by Sudan, Ethiopia, Kenya, Uganda, DRC and Central African Republic
● Terrain includes grasslands, savannahs, wetlands and floodplains
● Al Sudd is a major swamp region in central South Sudan
● Climate is tropical, hot and humid
● Nile River is the most important river system
● Highest peak is Mount Kinyeti (3187 m)
● Rich in resources like oil, gold and minerals