South Sudan
After decades of violent struggle, the people of southern Sudan voted for independence in a referendum in January 2011. The referendum was the culmination of a six-year peace process which began with the signing of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA) in 2005. The Republic of South Sudan became independent from Sudan on 9 July 2011. Australia recognised the state of South Sudan that day.
South Sudan has significant potential oil wealth, with large oil fields in its Upper Nile and Unity states.
Australia and South Sudan have strong people-to-people links, including a large South Sudanese diaspora resident in Australia.
Australia's diplomatic representation to South Sudan is from the Australian Embassy in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Economic and trade information
Travel information
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Australian Defence Force deployment to South Sudan
Heads of Government
Embassies and consulates
Australia
The Australian Ambassador to South Sudan is resident in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
South Sudan
South Sudan’s embassy in Beijing is accredited to Australia.