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

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

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.

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.

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

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

South Sudan is located on the continent of Africa.

Juba is the capital of South Sudan.

South Sudan is a republic.

South Sudan is hot with seasonal rainfall.

The official language of Sudan is Arabic; most people in South Sudan speak English.

The life expectancy of Sudan is 58 years old. Besides a lack of clean water and food, Sudan has approximately one doctor for 10,000 people. Most people never see a doctor. Many children die before they reach the age of 5.

The people of South Sudan are called the South Sudanese.

South Sudan's flag is tricolored (black, red, and green) with a blue isosceles triangle on the hoist side containing a golden yellow five pointed star.

The monetary system is Dinar.

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