South Sudan (/ s uː ˈ d ɑː n, -ˈ d æ n / ()), officially known as the Republic of South Sudan, is a landlocked country in East-Central Africa. The country gained its independence from the Republic of the Sudan in 2011, making it the newest country with widespread recognition. Its capital and largest city is Juba.. South Sudan is bordered by Sudan to the north, Ethiopia to the east, Kenya …