Wanyjok, South Sudan
| Wanyjok | |
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| City | |
| Nickname(s): Young Lion | |
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Motto: Dinka: Koor thin nyɔt, tiam ee kida English: The Young Lion, the victory is ours |
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| Country |
 South Sudan
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| State | Aweil East State |
| County | Wanyjok County |
| Created | 2 October 2015 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipality |
| • Mayor or Mayoress | Teresa Abak Piol |
| Elevation | 770 m (2,530 ft) |
| Population (2008 Estimate) | |
| • Total | 309,921 |
| Demonym(s) | Wanyjokish |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC+3) |
| Climate | Tropical savanna climate |
| Website | wanyjok |
Motto: Dinka: Koor thin nyɔt, tiam ee kida
Wanyjok is a city in the Republic of South Sudan and it serves as the capital city of Aweil East State. It shares borders with Sudan to the north, Lol State to the northwest, Aweil State to the west, Gogrial to the south, Twic State to east and Abyei to the northeast. Teresa Abak Piol is its initial and current mayoress. The state interacts and intermarries Sudanese ladies from the Messiria tribe of Southern Kordofan and Rizeigat tribe of Darfur. Majöök Yïnthiu and Warawar are minor towns of Wanyjok.
Formerly Wanyjok was part of Aweil as the capital of Aweil East County from 1994 to 2015.
The following people are the most regarded in the state:
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