South Sudan Currently Has 10 States And 3 Administrative Areas, Here’s A Complete List

South Sudan currently has 10 states and 3 administrative areas (as of the latest arrangement in 2020, following a peace agreement). Here’s a complete list:

The 10 States of South Sudan

1. Central Equatoria
   • Capital: Juba (also the national capital)
   • Includes towns like Yei and Terekeka.
2. Eastern Equatoria
   • Capital: Torit
   • Known for the beautiful Imatong Mountains.
3. Western Equatoria
   • Capital: Yambio
   • Home to lush forests and the Azande people.
4. Jonglei
   • Capital: Bor
   • Known for the White Nile and seasonal flooding.
5. Unity
   • Capital: Bentiu
   • Rich in oil reserves, but affected by conflict.
6. Upper Nile
   • Capital: Malakal
   • Important for oil and river transport.
7. Lakes
   • Capital: Rumbek
   • Traditionally home to the Dinka (Agar) community.
8. Northern Bahr el Ghazal
   • Capital: Aweil
   • Bordering Sudan, key for trade and agriculture.
9. Western Bahr el Ghazal
   • Capital: Wau
   • Known for cultural diversity and colonial history.
10. Warrap

• Capital: Kuajok
• Homeland of many national political leaders.

3 Administrative Areas

These are not full states but hold special administrative status:

1. Abyei Area (Disputed with Sudan)
   • Status: Special administrative region under Sudan–South Sudan agreement
   • Rich in oil and culturally tied to both nations.
2. Pibor Administrative Area
   • Home to the Murle ethnic group
   • Formed to address conflict and community representation.
3. Ruweng Administrative Area
   • Located in former Unity State
   • Also rich in oil and largely inhabited by the Panaruu Dinka.