South Africa is the continent's most industrialized economy, a diverse 'Rainbow Nation' with three capital cities.
Overview
- Size: 1,221,037 km²
- Location: Southern Africa, at the continent's southern tip, bordering Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Eswatini, and surrounding Lesotho.
- Coordinates: -30.559500°, 22.937500°
Governance
- Administrative type: Parliamentary Republic (three capitals: Pretoria, Cape Town, Bloemfontein)
- Languages: 12 official languages including Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English
Culture
Known as the 'Rainbow Nation' for its ethnic and linguistic diversity (12 official languages), with a globally influential music, sport and post-apartheid democratic heritage.
Economy
Africa's most industrialized economy: mining (gold, platinum), manufacturing, finance and a well-developed services sector.
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