Unity (state)
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Not to be confused with United State.
Unity State, also known as Western Upper Nile,[3] is a state in South Sudan. Unity State is in the Greater Upper Nile region. Unity is inhabited predominantly by two ethnic groups: the Nuer majority, and the Dinka minority.
This article needs to be updated. The reason given is: complete information, such as map and current cities, reflecting the re-establishment of state is missing. (June 2022) |
Quick Facts Western Upper Nile, Country ...
Unity State
Western Upper Nile | |
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Coordinates: 09°00′N 29°42′E | |
Country | South Sudan |
Region | Greater Upper Nile |
No. of counties: | 9 |
Capital | Bentiu |
Government | |
• Type | State |
• Governor | Riek Tap Long[1] |
Area | |
• Total | 37,836.39 km2 (14,608.71 sq mi) |
Population (2014 estimate) | |
• Total | 824,700 |
• Density | 22/km2 (56/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+2 (CAT) |
HDI (2021) | 0.344[2] low · 7th of 10 |
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In 2015, a presidential decree established a new system of 28 states, replacing the previously established 10. Unity State was replaced by the states of Ruweng, Northern Liech and Southern Liech.[4] Unity State was re-established by a peace agreement signed on 22 February 2020 with smaller boundaries as the northern part of the former state became the Ruweng Administrative Area.[5]