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Population
Surface area
Nominal GDP
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South Sudan’s population is 370% larger than that of Gabon, a difference of 9,404,456.
South Sudan’s surface area is 142% larger than that of Gabon, a difference of 379,213 km².
South Sudan’s population density is 95% higher than that of Gabon, a difference of 9 /km².
Gabon’s nominal GDP is 74% larger than that of South Sudan, a difference of $8.90 billion.
Gabon’s GDP per capita is 662% higher than that of South Sudan, a difference of $7,150.
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Libreville
Juba
2,538,952
11,943,408
267,670 km²
646,883 km²
9.5 /km²
18.5 /km²
$20.90 billion · 2024
$12.00 billion · 2015
$8,230 · 2024
$1,080 · 2015
Africa
Africa
Middle Africa
Middle Africa
Central African CFA franc · XAF · FCFA
South Sudanese pound · SSP · £
Gabonese
South Sudanese
+241
+211
.ga
.ss
GA / GAB
SS / SSD
Africa/Libreville
Africa/Juba
Gabon
South Sudan
| Measure | Gabon | South Sudan |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Libreville | Juba |
| Population | 2,538,952 | 11,943,408 |
| Surface area | 267,670 km² | 646,883 km² |
| Population density | 9.5 /km² | 18.5 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $20.90 billion · 2024 | $12.00 billion · 2015 |
| GDP per capita | $8,230 · 2024 | $1,080 · 2015 |
| Region | Africa | Africa |
| Subregion | Middle Africa | Middle Africa |
| Currency | Central African CFA franc · XAF · FCFA | South Sudanese pound · SSP · £ |
| Nationality | Gabonese | South Sudanese |
| Phone code | +241 | +211 |
| Internet domain | .ga | .ss |
| ISO codes | GA / GAB | SS / SSD |
| Time zone | Africa/Libreville | Africa/Juba |
| Native name | Gabon | South Sudan |
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Gabon, nestled on the equatorial coast of Central Africa, captivates visitors with its lush rainforests, vibrant wildlife, and a blend of traditional African and French influences that shape its unique identity.
Full Gabon 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 Gabon is Libreville.
Gabon has a recorded population of approximately 2,538,952 people.
Gabon covers an area of about 267,670 km².
Gabon has a population density of roughly 9.5 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Gabon has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $20.90 billion as of 2024.
Gabon has a GDP per capita of approximately $8,230.
Gabon uses the Central African CFA franc (XAF), with the symbol FCFA.
Gabon is located in Middle Africa, Africa.
People from Gabon are referred to as Gabonese.
The international dialing code for Gabon is +241.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Gabon is .ga.
Gabon uses the Africa/Libreville time zone.
Gabon, nestled on the equatorial coast of Central Africa, captivates visitors with its lush rainforests, vibrant wildlife, and a blend of traditional African and French influences that shape its unique identity.
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.