South Africa is located at the southern tip of Africa, bordered by several countries and two oceans. It has a population of over 44 million people living across its nine provinces. The country has a diverse mix of languages and climates ranging from moderate to warm temperatures year-round. Since the end of apartheid, South Africa has a democratic government led by President Jacob Zuma and a growing economy focused on farming, mining, and automotive industries. Tourism also contributes significantly to the economy.
South Africa is located at the southern tip of Africa, bordered by several countries and oceans, with a population of 44.8 million and an area of 1,219,090 km².
South Africa has a rich linguistic diversity with languages including Afrikaans, English, Zulu, and many others.
The climate in South Africa is moderate with warm summers and average temperatures ranging from 20-30°C in summer to 7-10°C in winter.
Post-apartheid, South Africa is a democracy led by President Jacob Zuma, focusing on governance and social progress.
The economy runs on farming, mining, automotive industries, and tourism, with Rand as currency. It is the world's largest platinum producer.
South Africa’s capitals include Pretoria (executive), Bloemfontein (judicial), and Cape Town (legislative), with Johannesburg as the most populous city.
79.7% of the population is Christian; ethnic composition is predominantly 79% black, 9% white, 8% coloured, and 4% Asian.
The national animal of South Africa is the springbok and the national flower is the protea.
Prevalent diseases in South Africa include malaria and Ebola.
Popular sports in South Africa include soccer, rugby, and cricket.
Traditional cuisines include 'potjie', reflecting the cultural heritage of the Zulu warriors.
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Location
South Africa islocated in Africa, by the most southern point.
Bordering countries and oceans:
- Swaziland, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabve,
and Mozambique
- Indian Ocean and Atlantic Ocean.
LOCALITATIONPopulation :44,8 million
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Provinces
The nine provinces:
TheEastern Cape,
Free State,
Gauteng,
Kwazulu-Natal,
Limpopo,
Mpumalanga,
Northern Cape,
Area :1,219, 090km2
Population :44,8 million
Climate
• Climate ismoderate. Season Average Month
Summer 20-30 C December-
February
Winter 7-10 C June-
August
Autumn 10-15 C March-
May
Spring 15-20 C September
-November
South Africa is blessed with warm summers.
Economy
• Farming, mining,and
automotive industries run the
economy.
• The currency used is Rand, in
denominations 10, 20, 50, 100
and 200’s.
• Tourism contributes to the
economy.
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• South Africais the world’s largest producer of platinum,South Africa is the world’s largest producer of platinum,
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• The executivecapital is Pretoria,judicial capital is
Bloemfontein,Cape Town is the legislative
capital and the most populate city is
Johannesburg (2006)
Capitals
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Religion
79,7% of thepopulation are christian.
Dutch Reformed Church in Wolmaransstad Sufi mosque in Ladysmith
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• These arethe percents of the ethnics who
live in South Africa:
• 79% are black people, 9% white, 8% coloured
and 4% are asiatic people.
Ethnics