Federal Presidential Republic
South Sudan is a federal republic governed under a presidential system, the world’s youngest country, having gained independence in 2011.
10 States + Administrative Areas
The country consists of 10 states plus several special administrative areas.
Bicameral Transitional Legislature
South Sudan’s transitional legislature consists of the Transitional National Legislative Assembly and the Council of States.
No Recent National Elections
South Sudan’s transitional legislature consists of the Transitional National Legislative Assembly and the Council of States.