Lakes State
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Region / Subdivision
Summary
Lakes State is located within the Bahr el Ghazal region of South Sudan, bordering states like Warrap and Jonglei. Rumbek serves as its capital, and the area was formerly part of the Anglo-Egyptian province of Equatoria. The state experienced periods of disestablishment and re-establishment, notably in 2015 and 2020.
Statistics
Area
43,595.08 km²
Population
695,730