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South Africa

General Facts

Population:	52.9 million
Capital:	Pretoria
Official Languages:	There are 11! Most used are Zulu and Afrikaans
Currency:	Rand
Religions:	Christianity
Motto:	!ke e: ǀxarra ǁke (unity in diversity)
National Anthem:	Nkosi Sikelel’ iAfrika

Interesting Facts

Table Mountain in Cape Town is believed to be one of the oldest mountains in the world.
South Africa is the world’s leader in mining and minerals. It has nearly 90% of the platinum metals on earth, 80% of the manganese, 73% of the chrome, 45% of the vanadium and 41% of the gold.
South Africa is the second largest exporter of fruit in the world.
South Africa has deserts, mountains, escarpments, plateaus, grasslands, bush, wetlands and subtropical forests
South Africa is the only country in the world to voluntarily abandon its nuclear weapons program

More obscurely, did you know…

South Africa has the highest commercial bungee jump in the world!
South Africa generates two-thirds of Africa’s electricity!
South Africa is rated 3rd in the world in supplying safe, drinkable tap water!

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