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John Garang Mausoleum Square in Juba
city

Juba served as the southernmost garrison of the Egyptian Army under the Khedivate of Egypt.

Juba
South Sudan
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Juba

South Sudan

Country
South Sudan
Population
526.0K
Coordinates
4.85, 31.58
464th most populous city in the world

Juba is the capital and largest city of South Sudan. The city is situated on the White Nile and also serves as the capital of the Central Equatoria State. It is the most recently declared national capital and had a population of 525,953 in 2017.

From the “History” section

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Photo: Jens Klinzing · CC BY-SA 3.0

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John Garang Mausoleum Square in Juba
city

Juba became South Sudan's national capital on 9 July 2011, when South Sudan formally declared its independence.

Juba
South Sudan
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city

Juba

South Sudan

Country
South Sudan
Population
526.0K
Coordinates
4.85, 31.58
464th most populous city in the world

Juba is the capital and largest city of South Sudan. The city is situated on the White Nile and also serves as the capital of the Central Equatoria State. It is the most recently declared national capital and had a population of 525,953 in 2017.

From the “History” section

Text from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Photo: Jens Klinzing · CC BY-SA 3.0

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John Garang Mausoleum Square in Juba
city

Juba is led by a city council, which was formed in March 2011.

Juba
South Sudan
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city

Juba

South Sudan

Country
South Sudan
Population
526.0K
Coordinates
4.85, 31.58
464th most populous city in the world

Juba is the capital and largest city of South Sudan. The city is situated on the White Nile and also serves as the capital of the Central Equatoria State. It is the most recently declared national capital and had a population of 525,953 in 2017.

From the “Government” section

Text from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Photo: Jens Klinzing · CC BY-SA 3.0

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John Garang Mausoleum Square in Juba
city

Juba has major roads that connect it to other major towns in South Sudan, including the Juba-Nimule road.

Juba
South Sudan
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city

Juba

South Sudan

Country
South Sudan
Population
526.0K
Coordinates
4.85, 31.58
464th most populous city in the world

Juba is the capital and largest city of South Sudan. The city is situated on the White Nile and also serves as the capital of the Central Equatoria State. It is the most recently declared national capital and had a population of 525,953 in 2017.

From the “Roads” section

Text from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Photo: Jens Klinzing · CC BY-SA 3.0

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John Garang Mausoleum Square in Juba
city

The Juba Public Peace Library, founded on 1 October 2019, is the first public library of South Sudan.

Juba
South Sudan
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city

Juba

South Sudan

Country
South Sudan
Population
526.0K
Coordinates
4.85, 31.58
464th most populous city in the world

Juba is the capital and largest city of South Sudan. The city is situated on the White Nile and also serves as the capital of the Central Equatoria State. It is the most recently declared national capital and had a population of 525,953 in 2017.

From the “Education” section

Text from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Photo: Jens Klinzing · CC BY-SA 3.0

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