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South Africa — silhouette, capital and facts
South Africa is in Africa and its capital is Pretoria. With about 60 million people and 1,221,037 km², it ranks 24th in area and 24th in population among the 195 countries in GeoSilhueta.
Silhouette of South Africa, scaled to the same size as every other country in the game.
Quick facts
- Capital
- Pretoria
- Continent
- Africa
- Population
- about 60 million
- Area
- 1,221,037 km²
- Language
- Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans, English and others
- Currency
- Rand
- Flag colors
- green, yellow, black, red, blue, white
Borders
South Africa shares a land border with 4 countries: Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique.
Fun facts about South Africa
- The country has three capitals: Pretoria (executive), Cape Town (legislative) and Bloemfontein (judicial).
- It had 11 official languages, and in 2023 South African Sign Language became the 12th.
- The Cape Floristic Region, a World Heritage Site, has thousands of plant species found nowhere else, such as proteas.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of South Africa?
The capital of South Africa is Pretoria.
Which continent is South Africa in?
South Africa is in Africa.
Which countries border South Africa?
South Africa shares a land border with 4 countries: Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique.
How can I learn to recognize the silhouette of South Africa?
In GeoSilhueta you see only a country's outline and guess which one it is. South Africa is one of the 195 countries in the game, which is free and runs in your browser with no signup.
What are some fun facts about South Africa?
The country has three capitals: Pretoria (executive), Cape Town (legislative) and Bloemfontein (judicial). It had 11 official languages, and in 2023 South African Sign Language became the 12th. The Cape Floristic Region, a World Heritage Site, has thousands of plant species found nowhere else, such as proteas.
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