South Africa is a country in Southern Africa, Africa. Its capital is Pretoria / Cape Town / Bloemfontein, with a population of approximately 60.1M and a total area of 1,221,037 km². The official language is 11 official languages and the currency is the Rand (ZAR).
📊 Quick Facts about South Africa
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Population
60.1M
total residents
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Total Area
1,221,037 km²
land coverage
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Pop. Density
49/km²
people per km²
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GDP (nominal)
$405B
total output
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GDP per Capita
$6,740
per person
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Currency
Rand (ZAR)
legal tender
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Language(s)
11 official languages
official
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Coastline
2,798 km
total shore
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Timezone
UTC+2
UTC offset
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Independence
1910
established
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Local Time in Pretoria / Cape Town / Bloemfontein
South Africa covers an area of 1,221,037 km² with a population density of 49/km² people per km². The country has a GDP of $405B ($6,740 per capita) and gained independence in 1910. It has a coastline of 2,798 km.
Did You Know?
South Africa has 11 official languages — more than any other country. It is also the only country to have voluntarily dismantled its nuclear weapons program.
💡 Interesting Facts about South Africa
South Africa has 11 official languages — the most of any country in the world.
South Africa is the only country to have voluntarily dismantled its nuclear weapons.
South Africa hosted the first heart transplant in 1967 by Dr Christiaan Barnard.
The Cradle of Humankind near Johannesburg has the world's richest collection of human fossils.
⚠️ Travel information is approximate and may change. Always verify visa requirements, entry rules and travel advisories with official government sources before travelling.
📍 South Africa on the Map
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📍 Cape Town, South Africa
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The capital of South Africa is Pretoria / Cape Town / Bloemfontein.
What language is spoken in South Africa?
The official language(s) of South Africa are 11 official languages.
What is the population of South Africa?
The population of South Africa is approximately 60.1M.
What currency does South Africa use?
South Africa uses the Rand (ZAR).
What continent is South Africa in?
South Africa is located in Africa, in the Southern Africa region.
What is the GDP of South Africa?
South Africa has a GDP of $405B, with a GDP per capita of $6,740.
What is the best time to visit South Africa?
The best time to visit South Africa is May–September (safari), December–February (Cape Town). The climate is Varies — Mediterranean cape, subtropical coast, semi-arid interior.