South Sudan - 南苏丹

South Sudan,YesEast AfricaA landlocked country, east ofEthiopia, South isDemocratic Republic of Congo、KenyawithUganda, West side isCentral African Republic, North isSudan. capitalJuba, Is the largest city in South Sudan.

South Sudan is located inland, and after a long period of war, it is one of the least developed regions in the world. South Sudan’s economy is backward, primitive in appearance, lack of infrastructure, people are generally poor, commodities are basically dependent on imports, and prices are relatively expensive. Rich in natural resources, large oil reserves; fertile land, crisscross rivers, agriculture, forestry, fishery and animal husbandry have great potential for development. South Sudan has just ended its 22-year war. Civilian weapons have been lost. The main security threats are inter-tribal conflicts and the Ugandan Lord’s Army.

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Brief history

South Sudan was originallyBritainAngstromCo-administers part of Sudan. After independence in 1956, it became part of the Republic of Sudan and belongs to 10 provinces in southern Sudan. After the first civil war in Sudan, Southern Sudan gained autonomy from 1972 to 1983. The second Sudanese civil war broke out in 1983 and the Comprehensive Peace Agreement was signed in 2005 and the autonomous government of Southern Sudan was established. In 2011, South Sudan passed a referendum on independence, and the Republic of South Sudan declared its independence at 0:00 on July 9, 2011. About 30 heads of state participated in the independence ceremony of the Republic of South Sudan, and the UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon also participated in the inauguration ceremony. , South Sudan is currently the latest country in the world. On July 14, 2011, the Republic of South Sudan officially became a member of the United Nations.

Climate

South Sudan has a tropical climate. The year is divided into rainy season (May-October) and dry season (November-April). The rainy season is hot and rainy, and the dry season is hot and dry. The temperature in the rainy season is between 20-40 degrees, and the temperature in the dry season is between 30-50 degrees.

area

city

• Juba

arrival

Because South Sudan is not currentlyChinaTo open an embassy, ​​Chinese citizens who want to go to South Sudan must apply for an entry visa at the embassy of a neighboring country in South Sudan.

Aviation

Juba AirportIt is the busiest and most well-equipped airport in the country, and there are many fixed international airline connectionsKampala、Nairobi、Cairo、Addis AbabaandKhartoum. The runways of other local airports are still dominated by mud.

Railroad

The road was severely damaged by the civil war. In terms of railways, there is a 248-kilometer narrow-gauge railway connecting the southern border of Sudan to the second largest city in South Sudan.Wau. In terms of future development, South Sudan is planning to extend the railway to the capital Juba and neighboring countriesUgandaandKenyaRailway network.

Language

SufferU.KThe influence of domination,EnglishIt is widely spoken and is also the official language of South Sudan.ArabicAnd the mother tongue of all ethnic groups is also popular.

go sightseeing

Not long after the establishment of South Sudan, the war was still complicated and it was not suitable for sightseeing.

diet

There is no special food, and food hygiene and safety should be paid attention to.

stay

The hotel facilities in Juba are relatively simple, mostly prefabricated houses or tent hotels, with similar conditions and higher prices.

Learn

South Sudan currently implements the "84 4" system, which means eight years of primary education, four years of secondary school and four years of university education. The language of education is different from that of Sudan, which uses Arabic. South Sudan uses English as the main language. However, South Sudan is currently facing a serious shortage of English teachers and English-speaking professional and technical teachers.

Work

In South Sudan, Chinese people were robbed and labor disputes caused workers' rights and interests to be violated frequently. Generally, it is recommended that laborers who do not have the conditions, do not understand the situation, and have illegal procedures should not go to South Sudan to work.

Safety

As the security situation is still unstable and even worsening, Kenya is considering suspending flights to Juba, and the foreign ministries of various countries do not recommend their citizens to travel to South Sudan.

Medical treatment

There are many infectious diseases in South Sudan, mainly including malaria and cholera. The local medical facilities are backward, and there is a general shortage of doctors and medicines. People who come to South Sudan should go to the foreign-related health and quarantine department in the country where they are located for medical examinations and be injected with yellow fever and cholera immunization shots. Bring the "Health Examination Certificate" and "International Vaccination Certificate" to prepare for airport entry inspection. Bring your own medicines for treating malaria and repelling mosquitoes and some commonly used personal medicines. Long-term residents are best to bring their own mosquito nets. After entering the country, if you find that you are unwell, you should take your own antimalarials in time and go to the local hospital for examination and treatment as soon as possible.

manner

Be cautious when taking photos and photography in South Sudan. Photographing of local residents requires permission, and photographs are prohibited at the Nile Bridge in Juba and the tomb of Garang (the former leader of South Sudan).

communication

There are no fixed telephones and faxes in South Sudan, and five mobile communication companies operate in the south with poor signals. The domestic global link can be used in South Sudan.