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SOUTH AFRICA
South Africa (http://www.southafrica.net) 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 population. 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.
Understand South Africa
If you want to travel in southern Africa then South Africa is a good place to start. While you…
Regions Of South Africa
South Africa is divided into 9 provinces, they are:
Territories
Prince Edward Islands
Cities Of South Africa
winelands.
Kimberley -- Capital of the Northern Cape Province. Famous for its diamonds and Big…
Other Destinations Of South Africa
National Parks
African Flora and Fauna and South African National Parks for additional…
How To Get To South Africa
Visas
Most nationalities get up to 3 months entry on arrival. Check with the Home Affairs (http:/…
Get Around South Africa
By plane
South Africa has a well established domestic air travel infrastructure with links between…
How They Talk In South Africa
South Africa has 11 official languages. Most people other than rural black Africans speak English,…
Money And Shopping In South Africa
Money
The currency is the Rand (ZAR), divided into 100 cents (c). Notes are in denominations of R2…
What To Eat In South Africa
South African cuisine is just as diverse as its cultures, with influences from British, Dutch,…
What To Drink In South Africa
Municipal tap water is safe to drink.
The legal age to purchase and drink alcohol in South Africa…
Where To Sleep In South Africa
Establishments in South Africa can have themselves graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South…
What You Can Learn In South Africa
Non-South African citizens need to be in possession of a study permit in order to study inside…
Work In South Africa
Due to the large number of unemployed South Africans, there are limited work opportunities for…
Stay Safe In South Africa
South Africa has some of the highest violent crime rates in the world but by being vigilant and…
Stay Healthy In South Africa
Emergency and Medical Assistance
There are a number of independent emergency assist companies in…
What To Respect In South Africa
South Africans are generally polite, friendly and accommodating to tourists.
Public behaviour is…
Communication And Contact In South Africa
Phone
South Africa's country code is 27.
Phone numbers within South Africa are of the format 0XX…
Cope South Africa
Photography
You can have film developed at most pharmacies and shopping malls, even in small towns…
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Free State
The Free State Province, (http://www.dteea.fs.gov.za/), in South Africa is situated in the heartland of the Karoo semi-desert.
Gauteng
Gauteng is one of the provinces in the north-east of South Africa. The word Gauteng is a Sesotho phrase meaning Place of gold, referencing to the…
Mpumalanga
The Mpumalanga Province is located in the north-east of South Africa and is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the country.
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- Cape Town
- Durban
- Johannesburg
- Soweto
- Pretoria
- Port Elizabeth
- Pietermaritzburg
- Benoni
- Vereeniging
- Newcastle
- Krugersdorp
- Richards Bay
- Centurion
- George
- Kimberley
- Mpumalanga
- Bisho
- Worcester
- Rustenburg
- Polokwane
- Virginia
- Nelspruit
- Phalaborwa
- Queenstown
- Stellenbosch
- Grahamstown
- Dundee
- Bethlehem
- Umtata
- Sasolburg
- Oudtshoorn
- Upington
- Barberton
- Heidelberg
- Knysna
- Graaff-Reinet
- Balfour
- Aliwal North
- Ceres
- Senekal
- Giyani
- Harrismith
- Margate
- Butterworth
- Cradock
- Richmond
- Howick
- Hermanus
- Lydenburg
- Komatipoort
- Messina
- Plettenberg Bay
- Port Alfred
- Warrenton
- Ladybrand
- Bloemhof
- Tzaneen
- Bredasdorp
- Eshowe
- Swellendam
- Glencoe
- Colesberg
- Adelaide
- Belfast
- Jeffrey's Bay
- Vredefort
- Springbok
- Kirkwood
- Kuruman
- Carnarvon
- Caledon
- Utrecht