South Africa

By: Logan Ward

Interesting Facts About South Africa

• There are 299 mammal species in South Africa.

• South Africa is home to the world’s largest land mammal, the elephant.

• 2 out of 299 mammal species are critically endangered in South Africa.

Geography/Seasons

• South Africa’s coastline stretches 2,500 km from the desert border with Namibia.

• The low-lying coastal zone is narrow for much of that distance, soon giving way to a mountainous escarpment.

• The country is classified as semi arid, it has considerable variation in climate as well as topography.

Major Cities

• Durban is a major city in South Africa.

• Johannesburg is also a major city in South Africa.

• Skukuza is another major city in South Africa.

Culture

• There is no single culture in South Africa because it is so ethnically diverse.

• There are many cultures in South Africa because of the slave trade and coloniasm.

• Many cultures make up South Africa.