Difference Between Sudan and Southern Sudan
Sudan used to be a single and independent country until it was split into two parts namely Southern Sudan and Sudan, over two years back. South Sudan emerged as a new country on the world map in July 2011 and is now an independent entity, having its own constitution and assembly. On the other hand, the part other than South Sudan continues to be called Sudan, practicing the previous constitutions and governance.
There are plenty of differences between Southern Sudan and Sudan. A majority of Southern Sudan’s population follows Christianity and other traditional beliefs that have existed for centuries. Although there are Muslims – about 18% of the entire population, but the country is known for its Christian roots. On the other hand, Sudan is heavily inhabited by Arab Muslims and the country’s official language is also Arabic.
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Sudan
The Republic of the Sudan is a country in North East Africa, having access to the Red Sea. The country is bordered by several countries and is considered to be largest in the continent. Due to the influence of Arabs in Sudan, national language of the country is now Arabic.
Sudan is bordered to the north by Egypt, to the east by Eritrea, to the southeast by Ethiopia, to the south by the Southern Sudan to the south, and to the west by Chad and the north-west by Libya. With an area covering more than 1.8 million square kilometres, the country is about five times as large as Germany and the third largest state area in the African continent.
Sudan used to be under the influence of United Kingdom until January 1956. After the United Kingdom lost its grip on several countries and territories in the world, Sudan also got itself ready to take independence and finally become an autonomous entity on January 1st 1956.
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Southern Sudan
Southern Sudan, which is now called just South Sudan, is a landlocked, independent African country. The capital of Southern Sudan is Juba. The country is bordered by several countries. It borders Ethiopia to the east, to the southeast it is bordered by Kenya, to the south Uganda, to the north Sudan, to the west Central African Republic and to the southwest the country is bordered by Democratic Republic of the Congo.
The country has been flourishing since its independence from Sudan in 2011 as there have been many developmental projects initiated by United Nations, helping the newly established country stand on its feet.
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