F A C T S & P H O T O S O F S O U T H A F R I C A
South Africa is located at the tip of the African continent. It is bordered by the Atlantic on the west and the Indian Ocean to the east. South Africa has a warm dry temperate climate in spite of its close location to the oceans. Drought often occurs making the interior land dry grasslands. | 
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| The capital cities are Pretoria located in the northeast region, Cape Town located on the western coast and Bloemfontein centrally located. The population of South Africa is made up of many ethnic groups with the majority being the native peoples of the region. In 1994, the first free elections were held, giving the control of the government to the African National Congress and the black majority. This ended 45 years of racial segregation under apartheid policy. |
South Africa is rich in mineral deposits. It is a world leader in gold and diamond mining. South Africa also produces coal, manganese metal, chrome ore, vanadium and vermiculite. With most of the land being pasture, it is a high producer of sheep, pigs, and cattle. The Cape Region has many successful vineyards that supports a successful wine industry. Agriculture produce varies with corn and fruit crops. | 
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| One of the main attractions of South Africa is the varied animal species and beautiful scenery. Tourism is a huge potential for South Africa. There is a variety of landscapes to enjoy. Visitors can enjoy beautiful beaches to the snow-capped Drakensberg Mountains. The Kruger National Park offers 137 different mammal species and 450 species of birds. |
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