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South Africa is located at the southern tip of Africa, bordered by several countries. It has nine provinces and various geographic features including Table Mountain, the Indian and Atlantic Oceans, and Cape Point. The climate is moderate with four seasons. The environment includes the springbok as national animal and protea as national flower. South Africa has a diverse population that speaks 11 official languages and celebrates various holidays and traditions. The economy relies on industries like farming, mining, and automotive and tourism also contributes. South Africa is a democracy with the ANC as the ruling party and Jacob Zuma as president.
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- 1. South AfricaKayla CookMr. Fleming’s Class10 YOC
- 2. The Location Of South AfricaSouth Africa is located in Africa, by the most southern point.Bordering countries: Lesotho, Swaziland, Namibia, and Mozambique.The nine provinces: The Eastern Cape, Free State, Gauteng, Kwazulu-Natal, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, Northern Cape, North West and Western Cape.
- 3. Geographic Features Of South AfricaTable Mountain.The Indian Ocean (on the East) and the Atlantic Ocean (on the West.)Cape Point.Grassy hills and beautiful mountains, rivers, and a desert, called the Kalahari.
- 4. The Climate Of South Africa We have four seasons. Average climate is moderate.
- 5. The Environment Of South AfricaThe national animal is the springbok.The national flower is the protea.
- 6. More About The EnvironmentMountainsJunglesA DesertAtlantic and Indian OceanBeautiful beaches
- 7. The Timeline Of South Africa
- 8. The Customs and Traditions Of South AfricaCelebrate Independence Day, Freedom Day, Reconciliation Day, Christmas and New Year.11 official languages, Sepedi, Sesotho, Setswana, Swati, Tshivenda, Xitsonga, Afrikaans, Ndebele, Xhosa, Zulu and English.We have a lot of different foods, like pap and biltong, milktart, Malva pudding. Influenced by Dutch, Malay and Indian cultures. Good wines from French Huguenot influence.
- 9. South African Music and DancingVideo by Craig Cook (Dad)
- 10. The Government Of South AfricaThe President is Jacob Zuma.South Africa is a democracy.Government has 13 political parties with the African National Congress (ANC) being the ruling party. Before 1994, only white South Africans were allowed to vote. Since 1994, all South Africa citizens over the age of 18 are allowed to vote.
- 11. The Economy Of South AfricaFarming, mining, and automotive industries run the economy.The currency used is Rand, in denominations 10, 20, 50, 100 and 200’s.Tourism contributes to the economy.
- 12. The Tourism Of South AfricaShops, activities and places to see.Things to do: game farms, horse riding, safaris, camping, hiking, running on the beach, kite surfing, and surfing.Things to see: The beautiful Table Mountain, sunsets, wild animals, the oceans, Cango Caves, Cape Point, Big Five, Drakensberg Mountains and our beautiful Coastline.Soccer, rugby and cricket.
- 13. MiscellaneousFirst heart transplant was performed in Cape Town by Dr. Christiaan Barnard in 1967.Known as the “Rainbow Nation.”Won the Rugby World Cup in 1995.Known for it’s gold and diamonds.Hosted the 2010 Soccer World Cup.Zakumi
- 14. South AfricaSouth Africa is a beautiful country that you should visit. You would be surprised as to how many things there are for you to do and see! In an effort to convince you I added some pictures from my recent holiday.
- 26. Bibliography8. www.southafrica.info/about/democracy/polparties.htm9. www.southafrica.info/business/economy.html10. www.southafrica.info/2010/zukumi.htm11. www.nikonians.org/dcfp/user_files/24198.jpg12. www.en.academic.ru/pictures/enwiki/83springbok_etosha.jpg13.www.wineroute.co.za/images/library/vineyard/Autumn%20leaves.jpg14. www.image.absoluteastronomy.com/images/encyclopediaimages/r/ra/randcurrency.jpg15. www.southafrica.info/about/geography/provinces.htm16. Mom and Dad. 17. http://www.south-africa-tours-and-travel.com/images/South-Africa-map-c.jpg
- 27. Bibliography18. www.solantamity.com/Media/Images/CapePoint.jpg19. www.monkeyland.co.za/userfiles/content/trees/forest-tree-fern.2g.jpg20. www.examiner.com/images/blog/wysiwyg/image/KalahariDesert.jpg