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South Africa has one of the continent’s biggest and most developed economies. It is renowned for its great natural beauty, and cultural diversity, all of which have made the country a favoured destination for travellers since the legal ending of apartheid. 

Until 1994, it was ruled by a white minority government, which enforced a separation of races with its policy called apartheid.

The apartheid government eventually negotiated itself out of power after decades of international isolation, armed opposition and mass protests.

The democratically-elected leadership encouraged reconciliation and set about redressing social imbalances, but the economy has struggled.

  • Capital: Pretoria (executive), Cape Town (legislative), Bloemfontein (judicial)
  • Area: 1,221,037 sq km
  • Population: 60.6 million
  • Languages: Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans, English, Sepedi, Swazi, Sesotho, Setswana, Xitsonga, Tshivenda, Ndebele
  • Life expectancy: 60 years (men) 67 years (women)
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South Africa: Eshowe – Fort Nonquai

South Africa: Eshowe – Fort Nonquai

The Zululand Historical Museum is housed at Fort Nongqayi. The Fort was …
South Africa: St Lucia – hippos and beach

South Africa: St Lucia – hippos and beach

Surrounded by an UNESCO World Heritage Site, this town is at the heart of …
South Africa: iSimangaliso Wetland Park

South Africa: iSimangaliso Wetland Park

A World Heritage Site, iSimangaliso Wetland Park (the former Greater St. …
South Africa: Hluhluwe–iMfolozi Park

South Africa: Hluhluwe–iMfolozi Park

Hluhluwe–Imfolozi Park, formerly Hluhluwe–Umfolozi Game Reserve, is the …
South Africa: Camdeboo National Park

South Africa: Camdeboo National Park

The 19 400-hectare Camdeboo National Park is unique in South Africa …
South Africa: Addo TiPi Bush Camp

South Africa: Addo TiPi Bush Camp

Tipi Bush Camp, on a private reserve adjoining Addo Elephant National. …
South Africa: Addo Elephant Park

South Africa: Addo Elephant Park

Addo Elephant National Park is a diverse wildlife conservation park …
South Africa: Knysna – Two Angels

South Africa: Knysna – Two Angels

Situated at the water’s edge of the Knysna Lagoon, this magnificent 6 …
South Africa: Mossel Bay – Dias Museum

South Africa: Mossel Bay – Dias Museum

The Bartolomeu Dias Museum Complex was officially opened on 3 February …
South Africa: Point of Human Origins

South Africa: Point of Human Origins

Mossel Bay is at the centre of some of the most significant …
South Africa: Mossel Bay – Santos Express

South Africa: Mossel Bay – Santos Express

Sleep on “The Train” as it is known by locals situated next to Santos …
South Africa: Oudtshoorn – Cango Caves

South Africa: Oudtshoorn – Cango Caves

The Cango Caves is a cultural and natural landmark in South Africa. The …
South Africa: Cape Agulhas

South Africa: Cape Agulhas

Cape Agulhas or the \”Cape of the Needles\” is a rocky headland in …
South Africa: Gansbaai and shark cages

South Africa: Gansbaai and shark cages

Gansbaai is a fishing town and popular tourist destination in the Western …
South Africa: Gansbaai – Platbos Forest Cabins

South Africa: Gansbaai – Platbos Forest Cabins

Platbos Forest offers self catering accommodation in an indigenous forest …
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