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South Africa
Southern Africa
Key Facts
- Capital
- Pretoria (executive), Cape Town (legislative), Bloemfontein (judicial)
- Population
- 60 million
- Languages
- Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans, English, and 7 more official languages
- Region
- Southern Africa
The 'Rainbow Nation' — known for Nelson Mandela's legacy, Ubuntu philosophy, 11 official languages, and a vibrant cultural tapestry.
Cultural Highlights
- ✦South Africa has 11 official languages — the most of any country
- ✦Ubuntu philosophy ('I am because we are') originated in Southern Africa
- ✦South Africa's music scene blends traditional and modern, from maskandi to amapiano
- ✦The country has three capital cities, each serving a different branch of government
Notable Figures
Nelson Mandela
Anti-apartheid revolutionary, first democratically elected president
Desmond Tutu
Nobel Peace Prize-winning Archbishop and anti-apartheid activist
Trevor Noah
Comedian and former host of The Daily Show
Fun Facts
- 💡South Africa is known as the 'Rainbow Nation' for its cultural diversity
- 💡Table Mountain in Cape Town is one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature
- 💡The first human heart transplant was performed in Cape Town in 1967