🇿🇦 South Africa
Republic of South Africa
Basic Information
Capital
Pretoria
Region
Africa
/ Southern Africa
Population
64,007,200
Area
1,221,037 km²
Currencies
South African rand (R)
Languages
Afrikaans, English, Southern Ndebele, Northern Sotho, Southern Sotho, Tswana, Tsonga, Xhosa, Zulu
About South Africa
South Africa's history is marked by a complex interplay of indigenous cultures and colonial influences. The region was initially inhabited by Khoisan peoples, followed by the migration of Bantu-speaking groups. European involvement began in the 17th century with the Dutch East India Company establishing a settlement at the Cape of Good Hope. This led to conflicts with indigenous populations and the eventual establishment of British colonial rule. The 20th century saw the rise of apartheid, a system of racial segregation, which profoundly shaped the nation's social and political landscape.
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System of Government
Parliamentary Republic
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UN Member
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