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South Africa is one of the most beautiful countries in the world.
South Africa
| Country: | South Africa |
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| Capital: | Pretoria (Executive) Cape Town (Legislative) |
| Population: | 48,000,000 |
| Time Zone: | GMT +2 |
| Currency: | Rand (ZAR) |
Wild coastlines and beautiful beaches frame nature reserves, forests and wilderness, fascinating cities, among them Cape Town, Durban and Johannesburg, and iconic landmarks such as Table Mountain.
The nation is in the grip of soccer fever as South Africa prepares to host the 2010 FIFA World Cup. New stadia are springing up in cities across the country. There are plenty of other sports on offer as well – white water rafting, kayaking, surfing, and golf on some of the best courses you’ll find anywhere are just a taste of what’s on offer.
South Africa has a rich and varied wildlife population, from seals sunning themselves along the coast to sharks patrolling the waters of the South Atlantic and Indian Oceans, and inland to the big game in the wildlife reserves.
Culturally diverse, South Africa boasts international music festivals, a cutting-edge fashion week and food to cater to all tastes.