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History South Africa declared itself a republic in 1961. In 1960, 70 black protestors were killed in a

peaceful demonstration in Sharpsville. The African National Congress(ANC) was

banned. Leader Nelson Mandela was jailed in 1964. The ban on the ANC was lifted. Nelson Mandela

was seel after 27 years i.e. On Feb, 1990. Blacks were not allowed to vote.

Location South Africa is located in Africa, by the most southern point.

Bordering countries and oceans:Swaziland, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe and MozambiqueIndian Ocean and Atlantic Ocean

Population 52.98 million (2013)

Religion

Christians,80%

Muslims,2%

 Hindus,1%

Traditional African religion 

1%

Judaism ,1%

No religious affilia-tion15%

Traditional Zulu Dance It’s an important part of Zulu Culture. Performed during traditional Zulu ceremony. It is customary that unmarried & young men dance.

Indlamu Associated with zulu culture. Performed with drums & full traditional attire. Derive from war dances of the warriors.

Folk Dance

South Africa has eleven official languages: Afrikaans. English. Ndebele.  Northern Sotho. Sotho. Swazi.  Tswana.  Tsonga.  Venda. Xhosa. Zulu.

Languages

Cuisine Cape Malay curry Boerewors Chakalaka Frikkadel Sosaties Biltong Malva pudding Bredie

Economy• Farming, mining, and

automotive industries run the economy.

• The currency used is Rand, in denominations 10, 20, 50, 100 and 200’s.

• Tourism contributes to the economy.

SportsSouth African people are very much passionate about there games. The games played in South Africa are: Rugby, Soccer. Cricket. Golf. Basketball. And many more.

Tourism Table Mountain Robben Island Mountain, hiking, nature Island site of Mandela’s imprisonment

Kruger National Park Boulders Beach Vast game reserve & Safari destination Sandy cove with resident penguin colony

Tourism cont…

Two Oceans Aquarium Birds of EdenUp-close encounters with marine life Sanctuary

Lion’s Head Big Hole Hiking, mountain Mining, museum, architecture

Festivals Hermanus Whale Festival

Prince Albert Olive Festival

Robertson Wacky Wine Weekend

Facts

• First heart transplant was performed in Cape Town by Dr. Christiaan Barnard in 1967.

• Known as the “Rainbow Nation.”

• Won the Rugby World Cup in 1995.

• Known for it’s gold and diamonds.

• Hosted the 2010 Soccer World Cup.

Nationals• National Bird - Blue Crane Also known as Stanley Crane & Paradise crane

• National Animal – Springbok Gets it name from its characteristics of jumping

• National Flower – King Protea Also known as Giant Protea, Honeypot or King Sugar Bush