Juba

Welcome to Juba

Juba is the capital city of South Sudan. It sits along the beautiful White Nile river. The city is also the capital of the Central Equatoria State. Many people live here, and it is a very important place for the country.

Juba began as a small village of the Bari people. It grew when a school was built there in 1920. After South Sudan became independent in 2011, Juba was chosen as the capital. Even though some leaders wanted to move the capital to another city called Ramciel, Juba remains the capital today.

The city has many places to learn and grow. The University of Juba is one of the important schools. There is also a public library with many books for everyone to enjoy. Juba is a place where people from different backgrounds live together.

Traveling to and around Juba is possible by river, road, and air. The Juba International Airport has flights to many cities, such as Addis Ababa Bole International Airport in Ethiopia and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi, Kenya. The city is also connected to nearby countries by important roads.

Juba has many tasty foods that people love. One popular dish is Kisra, a flatbread made from sorghum or maize flour. Another favorite is Bamia, a yummy stew with okra, tomatoes, onions, and meat. These foods show the rich culture of the people living there.