South Sudan Postal Code

South Sudan officially known as the Republic of South Sudan is a landlocked country located in East Africa. It is bordered by Ethiopia, Sudan, the Central African Republic, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, and Kenya. Juba is the capital and the largest city of South Sudan. The other major cities and towns in South Sudan are Bor, Yei, Wau, Malakal, Gogrial, Aweil, Yambio, Rumbek, Torit, Maridi, Bentiu, Kapoeta, Melut, Nasir, Kuacjok, etc.

The official language of the country in South Sudan is English. The other spoken languages in South Sudan are Dinka, Nuer, Murie, Luo, (Anyuak, Acholi, Shilluk, Pari, Jur-Luo, other), Ma’di, Otuho, Zande, etc. South Sudan is well known for its unique way of celebrating its festivals like Mawlid an-Nabi, Sham Al Nassim the Spring Holiday, Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan), Eid al-Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice), Sufi Holiya Festival, etc. Many foreigners or travelers also take part in the celebration and enjoy it.

The official name of the postal service in South Sudan is The Directorate of Postal Services of the Ministry of Telecommunication and Postal Services. The postal service in South Sudan was introduced in 2011. At first, there was so much controversy over the places which were registered under the postal code office, but then slowly every region in South Sudan got its postal codes. The pin code is segregated in such a way that each of the postal codes is.

Land Area

South Sudan has a total land area of 6,44,329 km2, which comes to around a total of 2,48,777 mi2. The territory of South Sudan is divided into 10 states, two administrative areas, and one special administrative status. It was further subdivided into cities, municipalities, towns, and villages.

Water Area

South Sudan has major sources of water including groundwater, lakes, rainwater, rivers, snow, soil moisture springs, streams, water, waterfall, wetlands, etc. South Sudan has more than two lakes and a few water bodies. Some water bodies have developed as tourist spots. Many water bodies are small in area and contain a minimum volume of water. Most of these water bodies are fresh water and very few are salt lakes.

Mountains

South Sudan contains more than 1,447 named mountains. The highest peak and the most prominent mountain is Mount Kinyeti which is about 3,187 meters (10,456 feet). The other major mountains in South Sudan are Ichomo, Latafor, Modole, Oreira, Mt Lotukei, Logogwa, Fomo, Otolo, Kisina, Dongotona, Jabal Lodio, Nawakaiya, Mount Tereteinia, Mura, Kalli, Lokiri, Mount Naita, etc.

Postal Stamps

List of postal and courier services in South Sudan:

• DHL
• Juba Errands
• Trueline Africa
• Cee Express Kenya/South Sudan Ltd