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Republic of South Africa

The Republic of South Africa is a country located at the southern tip of Africa.

South Africa map.
Republic of South Africa flag

South Africa is called the "Rainbow Nation", a term coined by Archbishop Desmond Tutu, on the possibility of interracial harmony in South Africa. The term "Rainbow Nation" was later adopted by then President Nelson Mandela. There are 30 plus ethnic groups in South Africa with the Zulu being the largest group.
There are 11 official languages in South Africa.

Hear the National Anthem "N'kosi Sikelel' iAfrika" (God Bless Africa)

Animals

Southern Africa is home to the largest variety of animals in the world.
South Africa's wildlife-Pictures of some of the animals in South Africa.
African Penguin
African Penguin printout

The "Big 5" of South Africa Wildlife:
Buffalo, Elephant, Leopard, Lion, Rhinoceros

National Geographic Creature Features-Lions, Rhinoceros, African Elephant

Products

Gold, diamonds, platinum, chromium, vanadium, manganese, uranium, iron ore, coal, machinery, corn, wheat, sugarcane, grapes

South Africa is rich in mineral resources and is the world's largest producer of gold and diamonds.

South Africa-Economy

Climate

Cold winters and hot humid summers.

Land

South African is composed of three primary regions:
The central plateau, Coastal plains, Desert area

Plants

South Africa's plant life

Games

National Geographic Crittercam-African Adventure

Make

Zulu Shields

'King of the Jungle' Mask or Wall Hanging

Lion's Mask

Read

Zulu Foloktales

A Hands-On Explorer Team in South Africa!

Apartheid

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