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| Area (sq km): | 1,221,040 | |
| Population: | 44,344,136 | |
| Nationality: | South African | |
| Local Name: | South Africa | |
| Language: | IsiZulu, IsiXhosa, Afrikaans, Sepedi |
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| Time Zone: | +2 GMT | |
| Currency: | 1 rand = 100 cents | |
| Rate: | www.xe.com | |
| Capital: | Pretoria | |
| Dialling Code: | +27 | |
| Electricity: | 220V/50Hz | |
| Internet Code: | .za | |
| Religion: | Zion Christian, Pentecostal, Catholic |
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| Climate: | Mediterranean, Desert, Subtropical |
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| Government: | Republic | |
| Inoculations: | Yellow Fever | |
| Driving: | Left | |
| Int'l License: | Required | |
| Banking: | M-F 8.30-15.30 | |
| Major Airports: | Cape Town(CPT), Durban(DUR), Johannesburg(JNB), Mmabatho(MBD), Nelspruit-Kruger (MQP), Polokwane(PTG) |
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Great white shark diving
One of the most popular and daring tourist activities in South Africa is great white shark diving in False Bay from Cape Town villas. Another great way to... Great white shark diving
Surf beaches South Africa
The best of surf beaches in South Africa begin from a Cape Town apartment heading east to surfing the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal surfing in Durban.... Surf beaches in South Africa
Diamonds in South Africa
The discovery of diamonds in South Africa put this country on the map. Visiting Kimberley for self catering accommodation in South Africa will provide... Diamonds in South Africa
Explore Table Mountain
The majestic Table Mountain in South Africa is, without doubt, one of the most visited sites of Cape Town. When you look at Table Mountain for the first... Table Mountain activities
Robben Island tours
Take Robben Island tours from Cape Town villas and discover the famous, or infamous, Robben Island prison where anti-apartheid activist and African National... Robben Island