Languages of South Sudan
| Languages of South Sudan | |
|---|---|
English sign in Juba | |
| Official | English |
| National | and around 6 other languages |
| Foreign | Arabic, Portuguese, French, Swahili |
| Signed | South Sudanese Sign Language |
| Keyboard layout | |
| Lingua francas | |
South Sudan is a multilingual country, with over 60 indigenous languages spoken. The official language of the country is English which was introduced in the region during the colonial era (see Anglo-Egyptian Sudan).
Some of the indigenous languages with the most speakers include Dinka, Nuer, Shilluk, Bari, and Zande.
Both English and Juba Arabic, an Arabic pidgin used by over a million people especially in the capital city of Juba, serve as lingua francas.