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Quiz: South Sudan

  1. What was the capital?

    • Juba
    • Rome
    • Saint George's
    • Panama City
    Answer

    Juba — Capital: Juba.

  2. When was South Sudan founded?

    • 9 July 2011, independence after a referendum; the newest UN member state
    • 27 April 1961, independence from Britain
    • 1847, full independence declared
    • 30 June 1960, independence from Belgium
    Answer

    9 July 2011, independence after a referendum; the newest UN member state — Founded: 9 July 2011, independence after a referendum; the newest UN member state.

  3. What form of government does South Sudan have?

    • Presidential republic
    • Parliamentary system under the 2007 constitution; a premier and House of Assembly run internal affairs, and a governor represents Britain
    • Presidential republic; the island is divided, with the north administered by Turkish Cypriots since 1974
    • Parliamentary republic
    Answer

    Presidential republic — Government: Presidential republic.

  4. True or false: South Sudan is the world's newest country, independent since 2011.

    • True
    • False
    Answer

    True — True. South Sudan is the world's newest country, independent since 2011.