South Africa - Wikipedia
WEBSouth Africa, officially the Republic of South Africa (RSA or R.S.A.), 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 ...
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.
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WEBApr 24, 2024 · South Africa’s youthful population is gradually aging, as the country’s total fertility rate (TFR) has declined dramatically from about 6 children per woman in the 1960s to roughly 2.2 in 2014, and has remained at this level as of 2022. This pattern is similar to fertility trends in South Asia, the Middle East, and North Africa, and sets ...
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.
Complete guide to South Africa - Lonely Planet | Africa
WEBSouth Africa. Africa. Check out this year's Best in Travel winners. Black-maned lions framed against desert dunes, powdery beaches lapped by two oceans, star-studded night skies, jagged mountains – South Africa is the place to go wild. Best Time to Visit.
South Africa Maps & Facts - World Atlas
WEBJul 11, 2023 · This page was last updated on July 11, 2023. Physical map of South Africa showing major cities, terrain, national parks, rivers, and surrounding countries with international borders and outline maps. Key facts about South Africa.
South Africa country profile - BBC News
WEBJul 24, 2023 · South Africa country profile. 24 July 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...
History of South Africa - Wikipedia
WEBHistory of South Africa. The very 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 - The World Factbook
WEBDec 21, 2021 · Southern 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) country comparison to the world: 26. Area - comparative.
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WEBBy about A.D. 500, Bantu speaking groups settled into northeastern South Africa. Dutch traders landed at the southern tip of present-day South Africa in 1652. The British seized the Cape of Good Hope area in 1806. British and Afrikaners (Dutch descendants) ruled jointly from 1910 in the Union of South Africa. The African National Congress (ANC ...
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