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Most South Sudanese are either Christian or hold animist beliefs. A smaller percent of the population is Sunni Muslim. The largest Christian denominations are the Roman Catholic Church of Sudan and the Episcopal Churches of Sudan. Other Protestant groups represented in the nation include the African Inland Church,the Sudan Interior Church,the Church of Christ, Presbyterians, Seventh-day Adventists,Methodist, and Jehovah's Witness.
"South Sudan." Worldmark Encyclopedia of the Nations, edited by Timothy L. Gall and Derek M. Gleason, 13th ed., vol. 2: Africa, Gale, 2012, pp. 665-670. Gale Virtual Reference Library, http://link.galegroup.com/apps/doc/CX4017200122/GVRL?u=j079901103&sid=GVRL&xid=ff376211. Accessed 21 Mar. 2018.

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'Both English and Arabic and understood,although English is the official language of Sudan  the provisional constitution recognizes the right of indigenous groups to speak their own languages.In all around 400 diverse dialects of Nilotic,Nilo-Hamitic, and Sudanic.' "South Sudan." Worldmark Encyclopedia of the Nations, edited by Timothy L. Gall and Derek M. Gleason, 13th ed., vol. 2: Africa, Gale, 2012, pp. 665-670. Gale Virtual Reference Library, http://link.galegroup.com/apps/doc/CX4017200122/GVRL?u=j079901103&sid=GVRL&xid=ff376211. Accessed 21 Mar. 2018.

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For most South Sudanese, economic survival depends on subsistence farming and cattle rearing. The White Nile valley offers prime agriculture land. According to the CIA, the government generates 98% of its revenge through oil exports but depends on cooperation with Sudan to utilize a pipeline to the Red Sea. A previous 50-50 revenue sharing agreement between South Sudan and Sudan expired 2011. The government targeted a 6% economic growth rate for 2011, and a 7.2%growth rate for 2012. Foreign aid receipts have totaled more then $4 billion  since 2005, with most of the financing coming from the UK, United States, Norway, and the Netherlands."South Sudan." Worldmark Encyclopedia of the Nations, edited by Timothy L. Gall and Derek M. Gleason, 13th ed., vol. 2: Africa, Gale, 2012, pp. 665-670. Gale Virtual Reference Library, http://link.galegroup.com/apps/doc/CX4017200122/GVRL?u=j079901103&sid=GVRL&xid=ff376211.

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Conservative dress for men usually means wearing long trousers instead of shorts, even when faced with Africa's extreme heat. Wearing a button-down shirt is customary; a local, flowing long-sleeved shirt is acceptable too. For women, exposed legs and shoulders are not acceptable. Wear several layers of loose, lightweight clothing for the most comfort. Although women need not cover their head or face in Khartoum, for travel outside the capital, they may want to buy some local clothing and dress exactly the way the locals do to avoid calling too much attention to themselves.
http://traveltips.usatoday.com/clothes-wear-traveling-sudan-105798.html

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South Sudan currently celebrates nine national holidays. Two of these holidays are celebrated over several days.
The Labor Laws of South Sudan require employers to provide a day off for all nationally recognized holidays. All holidays are classified as non-working days, but are not guaranteed as paid days off. It is believed that at this time employees only receive payment for national holidays if it is part of their employment contract.

Some of the holidays celebrated in South Sudan change in date each year. These religious holidays are calculated on the lunar cycle. The government of South Sudan, through its Labor Ministry, issues a list of the official dates for national holidays at the end of each year for the next year. Businesses are required to acknowledge these celebration dates.

South Sudan provides two extra public holidays to those who practice the Muslim faith. Each of these days are a second day of celebration for current public holidays. Only active members of the Muslim community are entitled to these extra holidays.

Muslim holidays that use the moon to determine their celebration dates use the Umm al-Qura calendar of Saudi Arabia. Christian holidays that use the lunar cycle to determine celebration times use the Gregorian calendar to determine dates.
https://publicholidays.africa/south-sudan/

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'The external influences on people's dietary habits in Sudan could be mentioned here, for example, red pepper and other spices like garlic, pepper and others. They were brought to Sudan by the Syrian traders and Arab settlers from the Mediterranean who came to Sudan during the Turkish rule. They also introduced some dishes e.g. meatballs and pastries. Not only that, they also introduced some vegetables and fruits that were not known in Sudan.It is of importance to note that the main staple of the Sudanese is a special type of bread called Kissra, which is made of durra or corn, Kissra is taken together with a stew and this has become the main dish in central and Sudan in general.The main components of which these stews are made are dried meat, dried onions, spices and peanut butter. Other substances could be added like milk and yoghurt. These are used in preparing two well- known stews; Ni'aimiya and dried ocra is used in preparing other stews like Waika, Bussaara and Sabaroag. Miris is a stew that is made from sheep's fat, onions and dried okra. Other vegetables like potatoes, eggplants and others are used in preparing their stews meat, onions and spices.These stews are accompanied with porridge (Asseeda), which is made with wheat flour or corn. Other times Kissra is used. As for the popular appetizers in Sudan, there is (Elmaraara) and (Umfitit) that are made of parts of sheep like the lungs, liver and stomach. To these are added onions, peanut butter and salt, it is eaten raw. Also other types of porridges are popular in Sudan which are made of wheat, Dhukhun and dates. They are taken together with milk, sugar and margarine. Soups are an important component of the Sudanese food, the most popular are Kawari', which is made of cattle's or sheep's hoofs in addition to vegetables and spices. Also there is Elmussalammiya, which is made with liver, flour, dates and spices.'      http://www.sudanembassy.org/index.php/sudanese-food

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'The external influences on people's dietary habits in Sudan could be mentioned here, for example, red pepper and other spices like garlic, pepper and others. They were brought to Sudan by the Syrian traders and Arab settlers from the Mediterranean who came to Sudan during the Turkish rule. They also introduced some dishes e.g. meatballs and pastries. Not only that, they also introduced some vegetables and fruits that were not known in Sudan.It is of importance to note that the main staple of the Sudanese is a special type of bread called Kissra, which is made of durra or corn, Kissra is taken together with a stew and this has become the main dish in central and Sudan in general.The main components of which these stews are made are dried meat, dried onions, spices and peanut butter. Other substances could be added like milk and yoghurt. These are used in preparing two well- known stews; Ni'aimiya and dried ocra is used in preparing other stews like Waika, Bussaara and Sabaroag. Miris is a stew that is made from sheep's fat, onions and dried okra. Other vegetables like potatoes, eggplants and others are used in preparing their stews meat, onions and spices.These stews are accompanied with porridge (Asseeda), which is made with wheat flour or corn. Other times Kissra is used. As for the popular appetizers in Sudan, there is (Elmaraara) and (Umfitit) that are made of parts of sheep like the lungs, liver and stomach. To these are added onions, peanut butter and salt, it is eaten raw. Also other types of porridges are popular in Sudan which are made of wheat, Dhukhun and dates. They are taken together with milk, sugar and margarine. Soups are an important component of the Sudanese food, the most popular are Kawari', which is made of cattle's or sheep's hoofs in addition to vegetables and spices. Also there is Elmussalammiya, which is made with liver, flour, dates and spices.'      http://www.sudanembassy.org/index.php/sudanese-food

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In Sudan the men are in charge of how the day is going to go and are in charge of the house. The woman take care of other people because their role is being the care taker Northern Sudanese have more access to education and economic opportunities and, generally, are better off than southerners. In the south, many of the upper class are Christian and attended missionary schools. In many Sudanese tribes, class and social status are regularly determined by birth

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In 2013, McSweeney’s published There is a Country, a collection of stories written by South Sudanese authors. The collection was the first of its kind. And South Sudan, the youngest nation in the world, had been independent for only two years. But the little bit of time that has since passed has shown that even though Sudan and South Sudan are now politically distinct entities, they have always had a lot in common. In spite of a their shared experience of political conflict, writers in both worlds have always found beautiful ways of documenting and imagining life within but also outside of these experiences of violence. Literary Sudan simply does the much-needed job of making some of the stories available to us in one beautiful collection.  https://brittlepaper.com/2017/01/review-literary-sudans-anthology-literature-sudan-south-sudan/

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The political history of Sudan is filled with political unrest and insecurity. Once under the rule of a Prime Minister, a successful military coup d’etat took over the country in 1989. This new military government disbanded political parties and installed Islamic law on a national level, which further instigated the Civil War. This conflict took place between the military government and the Sudan People’s Liberation Army (SPLA), which represented the interests of the southern regions of the country.Today, the government of Sudan operates under a presidential representative democratic republic. Under this system, the President is the head of state, head of government, and Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces. The nation and its people are represented by a multi-party system, and public affairs are administered by 3 branches: the executive, the legislative, and the judicial
https://www.worldatlas.com/articles/what-type-of-government-does-sudan-have.html

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Sudanese henna: Henna is a beautiful Sudanese tradition. Henna is a paste that is made from the leaves of the Henna bush. The leaves are picked and made into a powder. Then water is added to the powder until it gets pasty. The paste is put into a cone that can be made of a sturdy plastic bag, and then it is used like a pen to draw beautiful drawings on the hands or feet. It is left to dry, then washed off. https://www.slideshare.net/halasalih/customs-and-traditions-of-sudan

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Music is a dignified expression for the Dinka tribes of Southern Sudan. Here is a presentation of hymns and war songs of the type that are sung at a funeral for a chief, in this case, that of scholar Dr. Francis Deng’s father. The hymns and war songs are focused towards the occasion of death, though the energetic and strident style of delivery may appear to belie the solemnity of a funeral. Extensive liner notes include English translations.

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The indigenous Sudanese literary tradition is oral rather than written and includes a variety of stories, myths, and proverbs.Northern Sudan, and Omdurman in particular, are known for silver work, ivory carvings, and leather work. In the south, artisans produce carved wooden figures. In the deserts in the eastern and western regions of the country, most of the artwork is also functional, including such weapons as swords and spears.Music and dance are central to Sudanese culture and serve many purposes, both recreational and religious. In the north, music reveals strong Arabic influence, and often involves dramatic recitations of verses from the Qur'an. In the south, the indigenous music relies heavily on drums and complex rhythms

Read more: http://www.everyculture.com/Sa-Th/Sudan.html#ixzz5B0HBItz0