Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
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 Indicators  | South Sudan  | Saudi Arabia  |
|---|---|---|
Official Name  | Republic of South Sudan | Kingdom of Saudi Arabia |
Continent  | Africa | Asia |
Landlocked Status  | Landlocked | Not Landlocked |
Capital City  | Juba | Riyadh |
Latitude  | 6° 55′ 0″ N | 24° 0′ 0″ N |
Longitude  | 30° 42′ 0″ E | 45° 0′ 0″ E |
The total area of South Sudan is 644,329 sq km, and the total area of Saudi Arabia is 2,149,690 sq km. South Sudan is smaller than Saudi Arabia by 1,505,361 sq km. South Sudan is around 3.34 times smaller than Saudi Arabia.
Indicators | South Sudan | Saudi Arabia |
|---|---|---|
Area in Square Kilometers  | 644,329 Sq km | 2,149,690 Sq km |
| Difference | [ 1,505,361 Square Kilometers] | |
Area in Square Mile  | 248,777 Sq Mile | 830,000 Sq Mile |
| Difference | [ 581,223 Square Mile] | |
Water % in Area  | 0.7 % | 0.0 % |
Indicators | South Sudan | Saudi Arabia |
|---|---|---|
Largest City  | Juba | Riyadh |
Demonyms  | South Sudanese | Saudi, Saudi Arabian |
Official Languages  | English | Arabic |
Government Status  | Federal presidential republic under a provisional government within dictatorship | Unitary Islamic absolute monarchy |
Major Religion  | Christianity | Islam |
Major Religion Percentage  | 60.5 % | 93 % |
The people of South Sudan are called South Sudanese, and the people of Saudi Arabia are called Saudi, Saudi Arabian.
Indicators | South Sudan | Saudi Arabia |
|---|---|---|
Currency Name  | South Sudanese pound | Saudi riyal |
Currency Symbol  | SSP | SAR |
Driving Side  | Right | Right |
Calling Code  | +211 | +966 |
Internet TLD  | .ss | .sa |
Start of Week  | Monday | Saturday |
ISO 3166 Code  | SS | SA |
Indicators | South Sudan | Saudi Arabia |
|---|---|---|
National Anthem Title (Native)  | South Sudan Oyee! | النشيد الوطني (Al-Salam Al-Malaki) |
National Anthem Title (In English)  | South Sudan Oyee | Chant of the Saudi Nation |
National Animal  | African Fish Eagle | Arabian Horse |
National Bird  | Crested Crane | Falcon |
National Flower  | Hibiscus | Arfaj |
National Sport  | Wrestling | Football |
National Colors  | Black, red, green, blue, yellow and white | Green and white |
Indicators | South Sudan | Saudi Arabia |
|---|---|---|
Current Date  | Tuesday, 24th December, 2024 | Tuesday, 24th December, 2024 |
Current Time  | 04:44 AM | 05:44 AM |
Timezones  | UTC+2 (East Africa Time) | UTC+3 (Arabian Standard Time) |
Current Timezone  | UTC+2 (East Africa Time) | UTC+3 (Arabian Standard Time) |
Daylight Saving Time | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time Start  | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time End  | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time Duration  | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
The current time and date in South Sudan is [04:44 AM], [Tuesday, 24th December, 2024 ].
The current time and date in Saudi Arabia is [05:44 AM], [Tuesday, 24th December, 2024].
South Sudan is [ 1 hours ] behind of Saudi Arabia.
Based on the elaboration of latest World Bank Data, the total population of South Sudan as of 2023 is estimated to be around 11,088,796, and the total population of Saudi Arabia as of 2023 is estimated to be around 36,947,025.
As per the above data, we can say that in the year 2023, South Sudan had 25,858,229 less people than Saudi Arabia.
The annual Population Growth in South Sudan is 0.00% and the annual population growth in Saudi Arabia is 1.62%.
Indicators | South Sudan | Saudi Arabia |
|---|---|---|
Age ( 0 - 14 ) (Year: 2023)  | 28.1 % | 17.4 % |
Age ( 15 - 64 ) (Year: 2023)  | 69.1 % | 79.9 % |
Age ( 65+ ) (Year: 2023)  | 2.82 % | 2.63 % |
Indicators | South Sudan | Saudi Arabia |
|---|---|---|
| [ LATEST WEATHER DATA ] | ||
Place  | Juba | Riyadh |
Current Time | 04:44 AM | 05:44 AM |
Current Weather  | Scattered Clouds  | Clear Sky  |
Current Temperature  | 24.01 Degree Celsius | 11.67 Degree Celsius |
Wind Speed  | 0.43 km/hr, 275 Degree | 3.11 km/hr, 156 Degree |
Humidity  | 42 % | 41 % |
Indicators | South Sudan | Saudi Arabia |
|---|---|---|
Fertility Rate (2023)  | 4.34 (Births Per Woman) | 2.39 (Births Per Woman) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Male) (2023)  | 373.92 (Per 1000 Male Adults) | 95.41 (Per 1000 Male Adults) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Female) (2023) | 311.5 (Per 1000 Female Adults) | 76.47 (Per 1000 Female Adults) |
Infant Mortality Rate (2023)  | 63.8 (Per 1000 Live Births) | 5.5 (Per 1000 Live Births) |
Indicators | South Sudan | Saudi Arabia |
|---|---|---|
Top Cause of Death (2023)  | Neonatal conditions (105.3 people per 100K population) | Ischaemic heart disease (114 people per 100K population) |
Lowest Cause of Death (2023)  | Congenital anomalies ( 18.2 people per 100K population) | Alzheimer disease and other dementias ( 7 people per 100K population) |
Road Traffic Deaths (2023)  | 23.3 (people per 100K population) | 18.5 (people per 100K population) |
Suicide Deaths (2023)  | 3.85 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) | 5.97 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) |
New HIV Infections (2023)  | 0.79 (HIV infections per 1000 people) | 0.04 (HIV infections per 1000 people) |
The leading cause of death in South Sudan, is [ Neonatal conditions ]. Around 105.3 people per 100,000 people in South Sudan, are dying of Neonatal conditions.
Similarly, around 114 people per 100,000 people in Saudi Arabia, are dying of Ischaemic heart disease, as it is the leading cause of death in there.
The government of South Sudan, spent [ 5.86% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Likewise, the government of Saudi Arabia, spent [ 5.97% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Indicators | South Sudan | Saudi Arabia |
|---|---|---|
Prevalance Of Hypertension (2023)  | 34.2 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) | 34 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) |
Adult Obesity (2023)  | 8.6% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) | 40.6% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) |
Pure Alcohol Consumption (2023)  | Yet to Update | Yet to Update |
Tobacco Consumption (2023)  | Yet to Update | 10% (Used by people aged 15 and above) |
As per the data from the World Health Organization (WHO), people living in South Sudan, are 4.72 times less likely to be obese compared to the people living in Saudi Arabia.
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