South Africa By: Payton Myers

South Africa Info.  Population: 49,109,107 (2010)  Capital: Pretoria, Cape Town, and Bloemfontein

Where is South Africa? South Africa is located at the very southern tip of Africa. It’s below Namibia and Zimbabwe. South Africa is surrounded by the Indian Ocean and the Atlantic Ocean. South Africa ranges from west to east across its northern border.

What language do South Africans speak?  There is IsiZulu 23.8%. Other languages are IsiXhosa 17.6%, Afrikaans 3.3%, Seped 9.4%, English 8.2%, Setswana 8.2%, Sesotho 7.9%, Xitsonga 4.4% and others 7.2%.  An example phrase is “Sawubona” meaning “Good Morning” in Zulu.

The South African Flag  The South African flag was used to represent new democracy. According to South African government the South African flag is “a synopsis of principal elements of the country’s flag history.” Some people have other symbolism to the colours or colour combinations. The flag is designed with a green horizontal Y with white outlining, there is a red block on top and a blue at the bottom. Then once the arms of the Y stretch out there is a black isosceles triangle outlined in yellow.

South African Natural Resources Their natural resources are: Their natural resources are: Gold, chromium, antimony, coal, iron, ore, manganese, nickel, phosphates, tin, uranium, gem diamonds, platinum, copper, vanadium, salt, and natural gas. Gold, chromium, antimony, coal, iron, ore, manganese, nickel, phosphates, tin, uranium, gem diamonds, platinum, copper, vanadium, salt, and natural gas. South Africans most likely use gold, copper, and nickel for their money life we do. They might also use gem diamonds for money or fancy jewelry. I think they might use coal and iron for fire or as a source of energy. I’m quite sure they use natural gas for cars and other transportation vehicles. The other resources most likely used for similar needs. South Africans most likely use gold, copper, and nickel for their money life we do. They might also use gem diamonds for money or fancy jewelry. I think they might use coal and iron for fire or as a source of energy. I’m quite sure they use natural gas for cars and other transportation vehicles. The other resources most likely used for similar needs.

1of 3 Customs Gestures: Like us for saying good job they do a thumbs up. Also like us they say “bless you” after someone sneezes. To say thank you they put their hands together and point their fingers up.

2 of 3 Customs Eye Contact: Eye contact is normal, but not to the point of staring. After initial eye contact is established intermittent contact is best during conversations. It is considered rude or a challenge to look elders in the eye.

3 of 3 Customs Weddings: Weddings: After vows are exchanged they light a unity candle. Once blessed by the priest the couple is claimed man and wife. Later on the parents of both sides carry fire from their house to the newlyweds’ house. After vows are exchanged they light a unity candle. Once blessed by the priest the couple is claimed man and wife. Later on the parents of both sides carry fire from their house to the newlyweds’ house.

1of 3 Historical Events Human Rights Day: On March 21, 1960, police killed 69 people in protest against passed laws. Many people were shot in the back. Four days later government banned black political organizations. Many leaders were arrested or went into exile.

2 of 3 Historical Events Freedom Day: April 27, 1994, was the first South African democratic election. It was an i.e. election which is an election where all adults voted irrespective of their race. In 1997 the new constitution took effect.

3of3 Historical Events Youth Day: In June 1976 Sewetow rioted in protest against introduction of Afrikaans as language of instruction to school curriculum. It was 8 months of violent uprising throughout the country. This day is celebrated for the people who died of stress.

1of 3 South African Tourist Attractions Wild Coast: Wild Coast: The Wild Coast reaches from Mtamvuna River in the north to the Great Kei River in the south. Due to the Wild Coasts tempestuous weather a number of ships crashed, ran aground or sank here. Bird watchers can go in search of approximately 320 bird species. The Wild Coast reaches from Mtamvuna River in the north to the Great Kei River in the south. Due to the Wild Coasts tempestuous weather a number of ships crashed, ran aground or sank here. Bird watchers can go in search of approximately 320 bird species.

2 of 3 South African Tourist Attractions Soweto: Soweto: The Soweto is a place to understand South African freedom struggle. There is a law that NO blacks were allowed to live in Johannesburg after the finding of this south western township. Soweto is the only place in the world where two Nobel Peace laureates-Nelson Mandela and Desmond TuTu- lived on the same street. The Soweto is a place to understand South African freedom struggle. There is a law that NO blacks were allowed to live in Johannesburg after the finding of this south western township. Soweto is the only place in the world where two Nobel Peace laureates-Nelson Mandela and Desmond TuTu- lived on the same street.

3 of 3 South African Tourist Attractions Kruger National Park:Kruger National Park: Kruger National Park is one of the few places where Fever tree forests grow side by side with forests of giant Baobab. In the north is the Pafori region, wilderness area of great natural beauty where you can discover ancient forests, brilliant birding and traces of early human kind. Crooks Corner which links South Africa, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe is where the villains of yesteryear hung out.Kruger National Park is one of the few places where Fever tree forests grow side by side with forests of giant Baobab. In the north is the Pafori region, wilderness area of great natural beauty where you can discover ancient forests, brilliant birding and traces of early human kind. Crooks Corner which links South Africa, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe is where the villains of yesteryear hung out.

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