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The largest grass swamp in the world, the [[Sudd]], lies in the middle of Greater [[Bahr el Ghazal (region of South Sudan)|Bahr el Ghazal]] and Greater Upper Nile, thus making direct road communications between towns located at the opposite four corners of the Sudd practically impossible; thus the need to go around the swamp, which currently makes both [[Malakal]] and [[Bentiu]] inaccessible by road from the south and west in the wet season from June to November.<ref name="What and Where is Ramciel">{{cite web|title=What and Where is Ramciel?|url=http://www.gurtong.net/ECM/Editorial/tabid/124/ctl/ArticleView/mid/519/articleId/5689/What-and-Where-is-Ramciel.aspx|publisher=Gurtong|accessdate=2 June 2012}}</ref> |
The largest grass swamp in the world, the [[Sudd]], lies in the middle of Greater [[Bahr el Ghazal (region of South Sudan)|Bahr el Ghazal]] and Greater Upper Nile, thus making direct road communications between towns located at the opposite four corners of the Sudd practically impossible; thus the need to go around the swamp, which currently makes both [[Malakal]] and [[Bentiu]] inaccessible by road from the south and west in the wet season from June to November.<ref name="What and Where is Ramciel">{{cite web|title=What and Where is Ramciel?|url=http://www.gurtong.net/ECM/Editorial/tabid/124/ctl/ArticleView/mid/519/articleId/5689/What-and-Where-is-Ramciel.aspx|publisher=Gurtong|accessdate=2 June 2012}}</ref> |
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The inhabitants and indigenous people of Ramciel are primarily the Akeer of the Aliab Dinka. Ramciel is located in the territory of Makur Boma within Abuyung Payam, Awerial County, Lakes State. The land is used for grazing and cultivation during the dry season and in the Nile marshes during the wet season. There are conflicting reports about its suitability for large-scale construction. Some describe the area as woodland and grassland, while others argue that the rocky highlands could support a major city if one were built there. |
The inhabitants and indigenous people of Ramciel are primarily the Akeer of the Aliab Dinka. Ramciel is located in the territory of Makur Boma within Abuyung Payam, Awerial County, Lakes State. The land is used for grazing and cultivation during the dry season and in the Nile marshes during the wet season. There are conflicting reports about its suitability for large-scale construction. Some describe the area as woodland and grassland, while others argue that the rocky highlands could support a major city if one were built there. |
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==National capital proposal== |
==National capital proposal== |
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Ramciel
Ramciel | |
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  Ramciel | |
| Coordinates: 6°23′48.57″N 30°56′4.18″E / 6.3968250°N 30.9344944°E | |
| Country |  South Sudan |
| State | Lakes |
| County | Awerial County |
| Abuyung Payam | Makur Boma |
| Time zone | +2 (CAT) |
Ramciel[1] is a location in South Sudan that will serve as the site of the future national capital. John Garang, the third president of Southern Sudan, allegedly wanted to place the national capital in Ramciel during his administration, but he died before South Sudan achieved independence and its largest city of Juba became the capital instead.
Geography
Ramciel is about 250 kilometres (155 miles) north of Juba. There is currently no tarmacked road between Juba and Ramciel, but it is estimated that it will take under four to five hours to travel on a rough road to Juba. Under ideal conditions, it would also probably take about three hours to travel to Rumbek and up to six hours to Wau from Ramciel city.
The largest grass swamp in the world, the Sudd, lies in the middle of Greater Bahr el Ghazal and Greater Upper Nile, thus making direct road communications between towns located at the opposite four corners of the Sudd practically impossible; thus the need to go around the swamp, which currently makes both Malakal and Bentiu inaccessible by road from the south and west in the wet season from June to November.[2]
The inhabitants and indigenous people of Ramciel are primarily the Akeer of the Aliab Dinka. Ramciel is located in the territory of Makur Boma within Abuyung Payam, Awerial County, Lakes State. The land is used for grazing and cultivation during the dry season and in the Nile marshes during the wet season. There are conflicting reports about its suitability for large-scale construction. Some describe the area as woodland and grassland, while others argue that the rocky highlands could support a major city if one were built there.
National capital proposal
In early February 2011, what was then the Autonomous Government of Southern Sudan adopted a resolution to find a new capital for South Sudan.[3] Ramciel was one of the two proposed locations for the site. Lakes Governor Chol Tong Mayay visited Ramciel later in the month to raise attention for its bid to be the site of the new capital. "The late Dr John Garang promised to build Ramciel as the capital of South Sudan and having it here will be a dream come true."[4] Just prior to South Sudanese independence in July 2011, a government spokesman confirmed the federal government of the country was still considering building a new capital at Ramciel.[5] On 2 September, the federal cabinet voted to designate Ramciel as the site for a planned city, to be demarcated from Lakes State. Information Minister Barnaba Marial Benjamin said the move would likely take three to five years to complete and would be conducted in stages.[6]
Vice President Riek Machar said in mid-December 2011 that the government of South Sudan is planning to build a major international airport in a free trade zone to be established in Tali Payam of Terkeka County which borders Awerial (Aliab) County on the South West approximately 50 km away from Ramciel City. Machar suggested that this airport could handle traffic from large cargo planes for which other regional airports are not designed, an asset that would be vital to realizing Machar's vision for South Sudan to become a trade hub in the center of the African continent.[7] Machar also visited Kenisa Southeast of Shambe National Par where port will be constructed instead of maintaining it in the original site at Shambe.
A contract was awarded in 2012 to conduct a survey and feasibility study of the site.[8] The proposed area has been visited multiple times by Vice President Riek Machar.[9]
References
- ^ Amos, Mashel (29 April 2011). "The search for new nation's capital in South Sudan". The Independent. Retrieved 24 July 2011.
- ^ "What and Where is Ramciel?". Gurtong. Retrieved 2 June 2012.
- ^ "South Sudan to establish a new capital city and relocate from Juba after independence". Sudan Tribune. 6 February 2011. Retrieved 24 July 2011.
- ^ "Lakes Leaders Visit Prospective South Sudanese Capital". Gurtong. 15 February 2011. Retrieved 24 July 2011.
- ^ Christie, Sean (8 July 2011). "South Sudan brushes fear aside". Mail & Guardian. Retrieved 24 July 2011.
- ^ "South Sudan relocates its capital from Juba to Ramciel". Sudan Tribune. 3 September 2011. Retrieved 3 September 2011.
- ^ "Regional Plan to Make South Sudan the 'Hub' of Sea Ports Shipments in Continent Underway". All Africa Global Media. 14 December 2011. Retrieved 26 December 2011.
- ^ "Survey of new South Sudan capital Ramciel to complete in six months". Sudan Tribune. 5 April 2012. Retrieved 9 April 2015.
- ^ "Machar inspects new South Sudan's proposed capital". Sudan Tribune. 8 April 2012. Retrieved 13 July 2023.