South Africa - Wikipedia
WEBSouth Africa is a biodiversity hotspot, with unique biomes, plant and animal life. With over 62 million people, the country is the world's 23rd-most populous nation and covers an area of 1,221,037 square kilometres (471,445 square miles).
South Africa | History, Capital, Flag, Map, Population, & Facts
WEB2 days ago · South Africa, the southernmost country on the African continent, renowned for its varied topography, great natural beauty, and cultural diversity, all of which have made the country a favoured destination for travelers since the legal ending of apartheid (Afrikaans: “apartness,” or racial separation) in 1994.
Complete guide to South Africa - Lonely Planet | Africa
WEBSouth Africa is home to some of the most stunning landscapes on the planet – it's the perfect road-trip country. Here's our pick of the best. Read article
South Africa country profile - BBC News
WEBJul 24, 2023 · South Africa has one of the continent's biggest and most developed economies. For some 40 years it was ruled by a white minority government, when the National Party came to power in 1948 and...
South Africa Facts | Britannica
WEBSouth Africa is the southernmost country on the African continent, renowned for its varied topography, great natural beauty, and cultural diversity, all of which have made the country a favored destination for travelers since the legal ending of apartheid (Afrikaans: ‘apartness,’ or racial segregation) in 1994.
South Africa - World Factbook Glyph
WEBSouthern Africa, at the southern tip of the continent of Africa. Geographic coordinates. 29 00 S, 24 00 E. Map references. Africa. Area. total: 1,219,090 sq km. land: 1,214,470 sq km. water: 4,620 sq km. note: includes Prince Edward Islands (Marion Island and Prince Edward Island) comparison ranking: total 26. Area - comparative.
South Africa Maps & Facts - World Atlas
WEBJul 11, 2023 · Africa's southernmost country, South Africa, is located in the Southern and Eastern Hemispheres of the world. It is also the Eastern Hemisphere's southernmost mainland country. South Africa shares a border with six countries. It surrounds the enclaved country of Lesotho.
History of South Africa - Wikipedia
WEBThe first modern humans are believed to have inhabited South Africa more than 100,000 years ago. [1] In 1999, Unesco designated the region the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage site. [2] South Africa's first known inhabitants have been referred to as the Khoisan, the Khwe and the San.
South Africa - Wikiwand
WEBSouth Africa, officially the Republic of South Africa, is the southernmost country in Africa. It is bounded to the south by 2,798 kilometres (1,739 mi) of coastline that stretches along the South Atlantic and Indian Oceans; to the north by the neighbouring countries of Namibia, Botswana, and Zimbabwe; and to the east and northeast by Mozambique ...
South Africa - The World Factbook
WEBDec 21, 2021 · South Africa is a middle-income emerging market with an abundant supply of natural resources; well-developed financial, legal, communications, energy, and transport sectors; and a stock exchange that is Africa’s largest and among the top 20 in the world. Economic growth has decelerated in recent years, slowing to an estimated 0.7% in 2017.
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