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South Sudan country guide

4 questions, each answered from published authorities with the sources listed.

Topographic map of South Sudan. — Goran tek-en Author Goran_tek-en · CC BY-SA 4.0 File source

When to visit 1

When is the best time to visit South Sudan for Juba?The FCDO advises against all travel to South Sudan, and within that constraint the dry months of December to February fall outside the April-to-November rainy season…

Food and drink 1

What local dishes should I try in South Sudan, and where should I look for them?Sorghum and maize, with Nile fish — FAO names sorghum and maize as South Sudan's main cereals, and the Sudd's Ramsar record credits the wetland with supporting endemic…

Places and experiences 1

What should a first-time traveler see in South Sudan beyond the obvious highlights?The Sudd and the Boma-Badingilo migration — a Ramsar wetland of 5,700,000 ha designated on 5 June 2006, and an antelope migration of 5,896,373 animals confirmed by…

Trip planning 1

How can I plan a memorable first trip to South Sudan without rushing?South Sudan is a country the FCDO tells travelers to stay out of entirely, so the planning question is not how to pace a holiday but whether an essential trip is viable…

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