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South Sudan SS7CG2B

South Sudan SS7CG2B. Sudan. South Sudan. Before July 2011. After July 2011. Sudan Sudan South Sudan. History of Sudan. Area of constant conflict- north against the south North- Islamic South- Christian

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South Sudan SS7CG2B

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  1. South SudanSS7CG2B

  2. Sudan

  3. South Sudan

  4. Before July 2011 After July 2011 Sudan Sudan South Sudan

  5. History of Sudan • Area of constant conflict- north against the south • North- Islamic South- Christian • Sudan gained its independence in 1956 • Capital is in the north of the country • South was promised participation in the government process, but promise was not kept. • Constant raids by the Islamic north on the Christian south- civil war • Led to two long periods of conflict and starvation where an estimated 2.5 million people died.

  6. The split into two countries • On going peace talks for many years • Comprehensive Peace Agreement signed in 2005 • After an agreed on 6 year period a vote was taken on whether to become an independent country. • 98% of vote went to independence • July 9, 2011- became an independent country

  7. People • Language- English (official) • Religion- animist and Christian • Population- 10 million + • Literacy Rate- 27% Male- 40% Female- 16%

  8. Government • Republic- (presidential democracy) • President- Head of government & Chief of state • Legislature and President are elected by popular vote (citizens)

  9. economy • Underdeveloped & Landlocked • Widespread poverty • Relies heavily on foreign aid • Main occupation- subsistence agriculture • Very few resources- BUT they have oil • 98% of revenue comes from oil • **Since South Sudan is landlocked, they must stay linked with Sudan to be able to transport oil to the ports for shipping.

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