Sudan was known as Anglo-Egyptian Sudan beginning in 1899 until it gained its independence. It was jointly controlled and owned by both the United Kingdom and Egypt, gaining its independence in 1956.
South Sudan declared independence from Sudan July 9, 2011.
South Sudan is the latest African country to gain independence, achieving its independence from Sudan on July 9, 2011.
South Sudan
South Sudan was the last country to become independent. They gained independence from Sudan on July 9, 2011.
The country that got its independence on January 1, 1956 was Sudan.
South Sudan
On the 9th of July this year, South Sudan gained independence from Sudan.
The country to become independent most recently is South Sudan, in 2011. It became independent from the country Sudan in Africa.
South Sudan declared independence on this day.
Sudan, Morocco and Tunisia
Juba is the capital and largest city of the Republic of South Sudan. South Sudan is the world's newest country. South Sudan declared independence from Sudan on July 9, 2011.