South Africa 🇿🇦
South Africa 🇿🇦: capital Pretoria / Cape Town / Bloemfontein, population 60 million, located in Africa. Currency: South African Rand (R). Discover flag, language, neighbors and fun facts — then play the Name the Nations geography game!
Quick Facts
- Capital: Pretoria / Cape Town / Bloemfontein
- Population: 60 million
- Continent: Africa
- Language: 11 official languages
- Currency: South African Rand (R)
Geography at a Glance
- Official name: Republic of South Africa
- Area: 1,221,037 km² (471,445 sq mi)
- Region: Southern Africa
- Has a coastline
- People: South African
- Internet domain: .za
Fun Facts About South Africa
- The only country with three capital cities.
- Has 11 official languages.
- Home to the world's oldest known meteor impact crater.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is South Africa known for?
South Africa is known for several things — The only country with three capital cities; Has 11 official languages; Home to the world's oldest known meteor impact crater.
How big is South Africa?
South Africa covers about 1,221,037 square kilometers (471,445 square miles), in the Southern Africa region.
Is South Africa landlocked?
No. South Africa has a coastline and shares land borders with 6 neighboring countries.
What are people from South Africa called?
People from South Africa are called South African.
What is the capital of South Africa?
The capital of South Africa is Pretoria / Cape Town / Bloemfontein.
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