Eastern Equatoria State

Eastern Equatoria or Eastern Equatoria (in English: Eastern Equatoria, in Arabic: شرق الاستوائية‎, Sharq al Istiwa'iyah) is one of the ten states that make up South Sudan. Located in the ancient region of Equatoria, it occupies an area of 82,542 km² and has an estimated population of 730,000 inhabitants (2007). Torit is the state capital, replacing Kapoeta. It is bordered by Junqali State to the north, Uganda to the south, Ethiopia and Kenya to the east, and Central Equatoria State to the west.

In Eastern Equatoria there are two main roads, both dirt roads, the A43 that connects Juba, the capital of South Sudan with Uganda, and the road between Juba-Torit-Kapoeta that reaches the borders with Kenya.

Geography

The state is located in a swampy area known as Sudd, among the main swamps the Kobowen and part of the Kenamuke stand out. The Lotagipi Swamp is located in the Ilemi Triangle, an area disputed with Kenya and Ethiopia. The main river is the White Nile, which is home to numerous wild species protected by the Nimule National Park, the other important watercourse is the Pibor River. Eastern Equatoria is one of the few mountainous areas of the country and is home to the highest point at 3,187 m. n. m., the Kinyeti.

Counties

• Budi
• Ikotos
• Kapoeta del Este
• North Kapoeta
• South Kapoeta
• Lafon
• Magwi
• Torit