 South Africa is
one of the most diverse, spectacular and beautiful countries in
the world. Known as the ‘Rainbow Nation’ for its remarkable
cultural diversity. The people never fail to captivate those who
travel to South Africa, there is undoubtedly an abundance of
energy and sense
of progress about the place. The infrastructure
is excellent, the natural scenery is stunning, the climate is
kind and there are few better places to see Africa's wildlife.
Most travelers to South Africa would agree you will have the
experience of a lifetime!
Did you know that Table Mountain has more plant species than the
British Isles? Or that the Drakensberg has Africa's richest
concentration of rock art? SA is home to seven Unesco World
Heritage sites, places of "outstanding value to humanity"
South Africa has 11 official languages, and scores of unofficial
ones besides. English is the most commonly spoken language in
official and commercial public life - but only the fifth most
spoken home language.
Capetown as a city has one of the world’s most amazing settings.
In this beautiful city even transient visitors can't help be in
awe of its grandeur: its striking Table Mountain backdrop, its
glorious beaches and enchanting vineyards, its rugged
landscapes, its strange and wonderful plants and animals.
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South Africa Facts |
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Full Name |
Republic of South Africa |
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Capital City |
Pretoria (but Cape Town is the legislative centre
and Bloemfontein the judicial centre) |
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Area |
1,219,912 sq km |
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Population |
44,187,637 |
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Time Zone |
GMT/UTC
+2 |
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Languages |
English
Afrikaans
IsiZulu
IsiXhosa
IsiNdebele
Setswana
Sesotho
SiSwati
Tshivenda
Sepedi
Xitsonga
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Currency |
South
African Rand (ZAR) |
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Climate |
mostly
semiarid; subtropical along east coast; sunny days,
cool nights |
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