Fun facts about South Africa
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The name 'South Africa' reflects its geographic location at the southern tip of Africa.
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South Africa, officially the Republic of South Africa (RSA), is the southernmost country in Africa.
From the “Etymology” section
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South Africa contains some of the oldest archaeological and human-fossil sites in the world.
South Africa
South Africa, officially the Republic of South Africa (RSA), is the southernmost country in Africa.
From the “History” section
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Mafadi in the Drakensberg is the highest peak in South Africa at 3,450 m (11,320 ft) above sea level.
South Africa
South Africa, officially the Republic of South Africa (RSA), is the southernmost country in Africa.
From the “Geography” section
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The coldest place on mainland South Africa is Buffelsfontein in the Eastern Cape, where a temperature of −20.1 °C (−4.2 °F) was recorded in 2013.
South Africa
South Africa, officially the Republic of South Africa (RSA), is the southernmost country in Africa.
From the “Geography” section
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Photo: Olga Ernst · CC BY-SA 4.0
The coastal belt of South Africa is home to the famous fynbos biome, known for its unique shrubland and thicket.
South Africa
South Africa, officially the Republic of South Africa (RSA), is the southernmost country in Africa.
From the “Geography” section
Text from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Photo: Olga Ernst · CC BY-SA 4.0