Population: 49 million
Language: Zulu, Afrikaans, English, other tribal languages
Religion: Christian 80%, Muslim 1.5%, other & unspecified 18.5%
Government: Republic
Capital: Pretoria
Time Zone: UTC+2
Currency: Rand (ZAR)
Highlights: Kruger National Park, Cape Town, Garden Route, Winelands
 
     
        
     
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South Africa is an exhilarating, spectacular and complex country offering a paradise for adventure seekers to discover. The striking backdrop of Table Mountain, glorious beaches and enchanting vineyards, rugged landscapes and wonderful plants and animals combine to offer visitors endless choices.

South Africa lies between lies between 22 and 35 degrees south of the equator; flanked on the west by the Atlantic Ocean and on the east by the Indian Ocean, whose waters meet at the country's most southern tip, Cape Agulhas. The seasons are exactly opposite to those of the northern hemisphere. This is a destination that can comfortably be visited any time of year. June to September is cooler and ideal for outdoor activities. Spring is the best time to see wildflowers carpets.

Whether you choose to take an exciting wildlife safari in search of the “Big Five”, explore the thriving city of Cape Town or hike in the Drakensburg mountains, South Africa, known as the land of constant sunshine will never disappoint.

According to a recent survey by South African Tourism the top ten tourist attractions (in order of popularity) are:
  • Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Western Cape
  • Cape Point, Western Cape
  • Table Mountain, Western Cape
  • The Wine Route, Western Cape
  • The Garden Route, Western Cape
  • Kruger National Park, Mpumalanga
  • Durban Beachfront, KwaZulu Natal
  • Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden, Western Cape
  • Whale Watching, Western Cape and KwaZulu Natal
  • Robben Island, Western Cape
 
     
          
 
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