Sudan

Until 2011, Sudan was one country-the largest country in Africa.

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Muslim Arabs live in northern Sudan, while Africans live in the south.

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The people in the South are mostly Christian of follow traditional African faiths.

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Religious and cultural differences between the two groups have led to years of conflict. During almost 40 years of war, 2.5 million people have died from drought and starvation.

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The country finally decided to split the north and south in an attempt to gain peace. Today, both countries are struggling to emerge from the years of conflict.

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Sudan and South Sudan remain among the poorest countries on Earth.

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Many people belong to nomadic tribes that move their cattle from place to place. Most of the pastureland was destroyed during the wars.

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South Sudan is located on the continent of Africa.

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Juba is the capital of South Sudan.

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South Sudan is a republic.

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