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Population
Surface area
Nominal GDP
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South Sudan’s population is 124% larger than that of Central African Republic, a difference of 6,612,718.
South Sudan’s surface area is 3.8% larger than that of Central African Republic, a difference of 23,903 km².
South Sudan’s population density is 116% higher than that of Central African Republic, a difference of 9.9 /km².
South Sudan’s nominal GDP is 336% larger than that of Central African Republic, a difference of $9.25 billion.
South Sudan’s GDP per capita is 109% higher than that of Central African Republic, a difference of $564.
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Bangui
Juba
5,330,690
11,943,408
622,980 km²
646,883 km²
8.6 /km²
18.5 /km²
$2.75 billion · 2024
$12.00 billion · 2015
$516 · 2024
$1,080 · 2015
Africa
Africa
Middle Africa
Middle Africa
Central African CFA franc · XAF · FCFA
South Sudanese pound · SSP · £
Central African
South Sudanese
+236
+211
.cf
.ss
CF / CAF
SS / SSD
Africa/Bangui
Africa/Juba
Ködörösêse tî Bêafrîka
South Sudan
| Measure | Central African Republic | South Sudan |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Bangui | Juba |
| Population | 5,330,690 | 11,943,408 |
| Surface area | 622,980 km² | 646,883 km² |
| Population density | 8.6 /km² | 18.5 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $2.75 billion · 2024 | $12.00 billion · 2015 |
| GDP per capita | $516 · 2024 | $1,080 · 2015 |
| Region | Africa | Africa |
| Subregion | Middle Africa | Middle Africa |
| Currency | Central African CFA franc · XAF · FCFA | South Sudanese pound · SSP · £ |
| Nationality | Central African | South Sudanese |
| Phone code | +236 | +211 |
| Internet domain | .cf | .ss |
| ISO codes | CF / CAF | SS / SSD |
| Time zone | Africa/Bangui | Africa/Juba |
| Native name | Ködörösêse tî Bêafrîka | South Sudan |
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Nestled in the heart of Africa, the Central African Republic (CAR) is a land of striking contrasts, where sprawling savannas meet dense rainforests, and vibrant traditions thrive amid a complex colonial legacy.
Full Central African Republic profile →The Republic of South Sudan is a landlocked country in East-Central Africa. It gained its independence from Sudan on July 9, 2011, making it the world's newest country.
Full South Sudan profile →The capital of Central African Republic is Bangui.
Central African Republic has a recorded population of approximately 5,330,690 people.
Central African Republic covers an area of about 622,980 km².
Central African Republic has a population density of roughly 8.6 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Central African Republic has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $2.75 billion as of 2024.
Central African Republic has a GDP per capita of approximately $516.
Central African Republic uses the Central African CFA franc (XAF), with the symbol FCFA.
Central African Republic is located in Middle Africa, Africa.
The native name of Central African Republic is Ködörösêse tî Bêafrîka.
People from Central African Republic are referred to as Central African.
The international dialing code for Central African Republic is +236.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Central African Republic is .cf.
Central African Republic uses the Africa/Bangui time zone.
Nestled in the heart of Africa, the Central African Republic (CAR) is a land of striking contrasts, where sprawling savannas meet dense rainforests, and vibrant traditions thrive amid a complex colonial legacy.
The capital of South Sudan is Juba.
South Sudan has a recorded population of approximately 11,943,408 people.
South Sudan covers an area of about 646,883 km².
South Sudan has a population density of roughly 18.5 /km² (people per square kilometre).
South Sudan has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $12.00 billion as of 2015.
South Sudan has a GDP per capita of approximately $1,080.
South Sudan uses the South Sudanese pound (SSP), with the symbol £.
South Sudan is located in Middle Africa, Africa.
People from South Sudan are referred to as South Sudanese.
The international dialing code for South Sudan is +211.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for South Sudan is .ss.
South Sudan uses the Africa/Juba time zone.
The Republic of South Sudan is a landlocked country in East-Central Africa. It gained its independence from Sudan on July 9, 2011, making it the world's newest country.