South Africa

Country

South Africa

Capital

Pretoria, Cape Town, Bloemfontein

Continent

Africa

Currency

South African rand

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Land Area (Km²)

1,213,090

Population

59,308,690

Rank (Population)

25th

World Share (Population)

0.76%

Interesting Facts

1. South Africa is now the only country in the world to have hosted the Soccer, Cricket and Rugby World Cup

2. South Africa’s drinking water is rated 3rd best in the world for being “safe and ready to drink”.

3. South Africa is extremely rich in mining and minerals and considered the world’s leader with nearly 90% of all the platinum metals on earth and around 41% of all the world’s Gold.

4. South Africa is home to the highest commercial bungi jump in the world at 710 feet.

5. The South African Rovos Rail is considered the most luxurious train in the world.

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