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Fun fact 5 about South Africa

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The coastal belt of South Africa is home to the famous fynbos biome, known for its unique shrubland and thicket.

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South Africa

Population
64.7M
Area
1.22M km²
Capital
Pretoria
Continent
Africa
24th most populous country in the world

South Africa, officially the Republic of South Africa (RSA), is the southernmost country in Africa.

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