South Africa is located at the southern tip of Africa. It is bordered by Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Swaziland and Lesotho (which is completely surrounded by South Africa). It is a vast country with widely varying landscapes and has 11 official languages, as well as an equally diverse people. South Africa is renowned for its wines and is the world's largest producer of gold. South Africa has a strong economy and is an influential player in African politics. In 2010, South Africa will host the first Football World Cup to be held on the African continent. South Africa is a paradise for anyone interested in natural history. A wide range of species (some potentially dangerous) may be encountered in parks, farms, private reserves and even on the roads.
Travel Facts
Full Name :
The Republic of South Africa;
Capital City :
Cape Town; Area :
1,219,912 km2;
Population :
43,800,000; Currency :
South African rand (ZAR);
Country Dialing Code :
+27;
Electricity:
220/230V 50Hz;
Time Zone :
GMT/UTC +2 ();
Languages :
Official: Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans, English, Tswana, Sotho, Southern, Swati, South Ndebele;
Religion :
Christian 68% (includes most whites and "Coloureds", about 60% of Blacks and about 40% of Indians), Muslim 2%, Hindu 1.5% (60% of Indians), indigenous beliefs and animist 28.5%;
Best Time to Visit :
South Africa can be visited comfortably any time;
Electric Plug Details :
South African Plug; International Airport : Cape Town International, OR Tambo International
People inhabited present-day South Africa for thousands of years. Khoisan groups are the oldest surviving inhabitants of the land, but only a few are left in South Africa today.
Passport must have at least two blank pages for entry stamp. This cannot include the 'endorsement' page at the back. Passengers who also require a visa ....
