🇿🇦 South Africa
Republic of South Africa
Basic Information
Capital
Pretoria
Region
Africa
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Southern Africa
Population
63,445,622
Area
1,221,037 km²
Currencies
South African rand (R)
Languages
Afrikaans, English, Southern Ndebele, Northern Sotho, Southern Sotho, Tswana, Tsonga, Xhosa, Zulu
About country
South Africa is the southernmost country on the African continent, renowned for its diverse landscapes and rich cultural heritage. Archaeological evidence indicates human habitation dating back over 100,000 years, with the Khoisan people being among the earliest inhabitants. The arrival of Bantu-speaking peoples between 2,000 and 1,000 years ago significantly shaped the region's demographics and cultural landscape. The country's economy is one of the most robust in Africa, driven by mining, agriculture, and a growing service sector. Its complex history includes periods of colonialism, apartheid, and a transition to a multiracial democracy in 1994.
Political Information
System of Government
Parliamentary Republic
Independent
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UN Member
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