South Africa (South Africa) is located in the southern part of the African continent. It borders Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique and Lesotho. The capital of South Africa is Pretoria. The official language in South Africa is Afrikaans, English and Ndebele. South Africa's economy is based on commodity-based industries such as oil, natural gas and foreign exchange. Most of South Africa's population has access to free health care.
Interesting Facts South Africa
1 South Africa is one of the few countries that has three official languages: afrikaans, English and ndebele.
2 South Africa is one of the largest diamond exporters in the world.
3. South Africa is home to the highest mountain in South Africa - Mafadi.
4 One of the world's oldest national parks, Krüger National Park, is located in South Africa.
5 South Africa is one of the few countries that have special laws for the protection and preservation of wildlife and bird life.
6 South Africa is home to two of the world's most beautiful bridges, built of concrete mass - the School of Sharpshooter and the Architecture Bridge.
7 From time to time in South Africa you can hear the whistling of one of the most endangered bird species - the rare hibiscus rat.
8 South Africa is home to one of the nation's largest rockstones, Uluru, measuring as much as 11 million tons.
9 To date, about 6,000 plant species have been discovered in South Africa.
10. South Africa is home to four major ethnic groups - Bantu, Kolonias, Matabeles and Afrikaner.
11. South African furball is the recognized national sport of South Africa.
12 South Africa's largest coal-fired power plant is located in Cape Town.
13 The world's first commuter train used one of South Africa's railroad lines.
14. South Africa is home to more than 25 million people.
15. South Africa is one of the few countries that has extensive LGBT rights.
16 The majority of South Africa's population practices Christianity, but there are also religious minorities such as Hinduism and Islam.
17. South Africa hosts at least 8 different national parks and nature reserves.
18. South Africa is one of the most climatically favorable countries in the world.
19 Volunteering in South Africa is widespread, and many people visit the country to help in vulnerable areas.
20 South Africa is home to five registered HIV/AIDS support centers.
