Maridi State | |
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Country | South Sudan |
Capital | Maridi[1] |
Number of Counties | 7[2] |
Government | |
• Governor | Africano Mande Gedima |
Area | |
• Total | 17,540 km2 (6,770 sq mi) |
Population (2014 Estimate) | |
• Total | 148,100 |
Maridi State was a state in South Sudan that existed between 2 October 2015 and 22 February 2020.[3] It was formed on 2 October 2015 from Western Equatoria state. It was located in the Equatoria region. Maridi State bordered the states of Amadi State, Gbudwe State, Western Lakes State, and Yei River State.[4]