Flags of Africa

Flag of South Sudan

The flag of South Sudan has a triangle along the pole side. Its colors are black, green, light blue, red, white and yellow. On it: a triangle and a star. The current design dates from 2011. South Sudan is in Africa, and its capital is Juba. Below: key facts, the story behind the design, the flags it gets mixed up with and a quick quiz.

Flag of South Sudan

Facts at a glance

CapitalJuba
ContinentAfrica
Population11.9 million
Area619,745 km²
CurrencySouth Sudanese pound
Colorsblack, green, light blue, red, white and yellow
Proportions1:2
In use since2011

Which one is the flag of South Sudan?

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What people also ask

What colors are on the flag of South Sudan?
Black, green, light blue, red, white and yellow. The flag of South Sudan has a triangle along the pole side.
What is the capital of South Sudan?
Juba.
When was the flag of South Sudan adopted?
The current design has been in use since 2011.
What is the population of South Sudan?
About 11.9 million (World Bank, 2024). Area: 619,745 km².

Country data: mledoze/countries (ODbL); population: World Bank, 2024. Flags: flag-icons (MIT). Flag facts, look-alikes and riddles: the Quible app.