SOUTH AFRICA

The Rainbow Nation

Map of Cape Town

South Africa is a country on the southernmost tip of the African continent, marked by several distinct ecosystems. Officially. the Republic of South Africa (RSA), is the southernmost country in Africa. South Africa is a multiethnic society encompassing a wide variety of cultures, languages, and religions.

FUN FACTS

1. The longest continuous wine route on earth is found in South Africa.
2. It is the largest meat producer in Africa.
3. Table Mountain is one of the oldest mountains on the planet.
4. South Africa is the only country in the world where right-hand drive cars are produced by Mercedes Benz.
5. The Bloukrans Bridge is the highest bridge for bungee jumping in the world.
6. The variety of flower species found on Table Mountain number more than those found in the entire United Kingdom.
7. Rovos Rail is the most lavish train in the world.
8. South Africa’s lion, wildebeest, cheetah and springbok, are four of the seven fastest mammals on earth.
9. Boulders Beach, Cape Town, is where you can swim with colonies of Jackass penguins.
10. With more than 6 million trees in Johannesburg, it is believed to be the site of the largest man-made forest on earth.
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