South Africa is located at the southern tip of Africa and has a population of over 57 million people. It has a diverse population and 11 official languages. The three capital cities are Pretoria, Cape Town, and Bloemfontein. Johannesburg is the largest city. The country was colonized by Europeans beginning in the 15th century and went through the Dutch and British colonial periods. It is now a multi-ethnic democracy with a developing economy.

1. COUNTRY
COUNTRY
South Africa, officially the Republic of
South Africa (RSA), is the
southernmost country in Africa.

2. LOCALIZATION
• South Africa is located in Africa, by the
most southern point.
• The nine provinces: The Eastern Cape,
Free State, Gauteng, Kwazulu-Natal,
Limpopo, Mpumalanga, Northern Cape,
North West and Western Cape.

3. First European to visit
Robben Island, actual
Cape Town.
Bartolomeu Dias
Creates the Dutch Cape
Colony.
Jan van Riebeeck
Dutch Cape colony is
occupied by the English,
after Napoleon conquered
Dutch provinces.
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British, interested in the
diamond mines of the
region, face Dutch
colonists and French of
the region
Boer War
1488
1652
1975
1899
Winners, the british come
to dominate much of the
region.
End of the war
1902
COLONIZATION
1975

4. FLAG
• Red color symbolizing blood.
• This "Y" symbolizes convergence
• The blue color symbolizes the sky.
• Green symbolizes the land of South Africa.
• The color black represents the citizens black
and the white the one
• The yellow color symbolizes the gold, ore
very present in South African soil.

5. NATIONAL SYMBOL
• Motto !ke e: /xarra //ke means Diverse people
unit
• Ears of wheat simbolizes germination, growth,
fertility.
• Elephant tusks symbolize wisdom, strength,
moderation and eternity
• The shield
• Human figures are depicted in an attitude of
greeting, symbolizing unity
• Spear and knobkierie are a dual symbol of
defence and authority. The spear and knobkerrie
are lying down, symbolizing peace.

6. CAPITAL
Pretoria
Executive capital, where
the country is run
Cape town
Legislative capital, where
the laws are made
Bloemfontein
Judicial capital, where
people go to the court

7. LARGEST CITY
JOHANNESBURGO
• Largest city in South Africa with
about 4.5 million inhabitants.
• Even though the largest was not the
first city in southern Africa to be
colonized.
• Population: 957.441 (2011)

8. POPULATION
• The current population of
South Africa is 57,892,376 as
of Saturday, March 30, 2019,
based on the latest United
Nations estimates.

9. CURRENCY
• The currency used is Rand, in
denominations 10, 20, 50, 100 and
200’s.
• Coins were introduced in 1961 in
denominations of ​1⁄2, 1, ​2 1⁄2, 5, 10, 20,
and 50 cents
• 1 rand = 100 cents

10. LANGUAGE
South Africa has 11 official languages
• 1- Zulu
• 2- Xhosa
• 3- Afrikaans
• 4- Sepedi
• 5- English
• 6- Tswana
• 7- Southern Sotho
• 8- Tsonga
• 9- Swazi or SiSwati
• 10- Sale
• 11- Ndebele
South Africa's most talked languages
Zulu
Xhosa
English
Afrikaans

11. REGIONAL PRONUNCIATION
SOUTH
AFRICAN
ENGLISH
AMERICAN
ENGLISH
PORTUGUESE
ROBOT TRAFFIC LIGHTS SEMÁFORO
LEKKER COOL LEGAL
OKE GUY CARA
GATVOL FED UP DE SACO CHEIO
BLIMMING VERY MUITO
NAARTJIE TANGERINE TANGERINA
Some words are used in mainstream South African English but not usually found in other
dialects of the English language.

12. V&A WATERFRONT
Hundreds of shopping outlets, curio
shops, fine dining, lots of live
entertainment
Free entrance
KRUGER NATIONAL PARK
One of the world's most famous
safari parks
R372 per adult, per day
(foreigns)
FRANSCHHOEK MOTOR MUSEUM
It houses a fantastic collection of
vehicles, motorcycles, bicycles and
fascinating memorabilia
R80 per adult
WORLD OF BIRDS
largest bird park in Africa,
houses over 400 species,
totalling 3000 birds
R120 per adult
SIGHTSEEING

13. POPULAR
FESTIVALS
09/04
HERITADE DAY
day to celebrate the
diversity of cultures,
beliefs and traditions
16/12
RECONCILIATION DAY
include remembering
history, recognizing
veterans' contributions,
parades, and other
festivities.

14. MELKERTBOBOTIE KOEKSISTERSBOREWORS
POPULAR DISHES

15. NELSON MANDELA’S
BIOGRAPHY
• Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela
• Born in July 19th, 1918
• From Mvezo, Cape Province, South Africa
• Political leader and philanthropist
• Died in 5 December 2013
• Won Nobel Peace Prize in 1993

16. RECENT NEWS
Strong oil prices and an ever-weakening
Rand have combined to set up another
massive fuel price hike. This is according to
the Automobile Association (AA), which was
commenting on unaudited month-end fuel
price data released by the Central Energy
Fund
Given the latest data, petrol is expected to
increase by a total of R1.28 and diesel by 77
cents.
Huge fuel price hike for South Africa
Font: https://www.timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2018-09-27-catastrophic-fuel-price-hike-on-the-cards-protests-expected/