Rija, South Sudan

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Rija is a small settlement in Juba County, Central Equatoria, South Sudan, about 6 km east of Dollo [1] and 60 km west and 15 km south of the state capital Juba. [2] [3]

4°43′59″N31°00′07″E / 4.733°N 31.002°E / 4.733; 31.002

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References

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  2. (2013): "South Sudan: Central Equatoria State - Detailed Transport Map (as of 17 Jan 2013)". World Food Programme, Logistics Cluster. From the ReliefWeb.int site, accessed on 2019-03-24.
  3. Google Maps: "Rija". Accessed on 2019-03-23