South Sudan is one of the 197 UN countries in 4x4 Grid, the free daily geography puzzle where you name a country that fits two rules at once. Here is what the game knows about it.
Every square in 4x4 Grid joins a row rule and a column rule. South Sudan is a valid answer for any square built from two of these 42 categories:
Location
In AfricaIs landlockedLowest point at least 100 m above sea levelAverage temperature of 26.5 °C or more
Capital
Capital is 5 letters or fewerCapital within 10° of the EquatorCapital over 500 km from the seaCapital is the largest city
Neighbours
Borders 5+ countriesBorders a country with the same first letterBorders a country of 100 million+
Size
Area over 500,000 km²Fewer than 25 people per km²Population 10–20 millionUnder 25% live in cities
Flag
Flag with a starFlag with a triangleFlag with 3 horizontal stripesFlag with redFlag with whiteFlag with blueFlag with greenFlag with yellowFlag with blackFlag with 4+ coloursFlag with red, yellow and greenFlag with blue and yellow
Name
Starts with SEnds with NName has 2+ words
Language
English is an official language
History
Former British colonyIs a federationIndependent since 1991 or laterJoined the UN in 1991 or later
Economy
GDP per person under $1,000Life expectancy under 65Median age under 20Economy grew 5% or more in 2025Inflation above 10% in 2024Unemployment of 10% or more
Sport
Has never won an Olympic medal
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