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🇿🇦 South Africa Geography — Location, Area, Borders & Climate

South Africa is a country in Southern Africa, Africa. It covers a total area of 1,221,037 km² and has a coastline of 2,798 km. It shares land borders with 6 countries.

📐 Geographic Statistics

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Continent
Africa
geographical region
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Region
Southern Africa
sub-region
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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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Coastline
2,798 km
total shore length
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Timezone
UTC+2
UTC offset
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Independence
1910
established
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Climate
Varies — Mediterranean cape, subtropical coast, semi-arid interior
general type

Location and Position

South Africa is situated in Southern Africa, within the broader continent of Africa. The country has a coastline of 2,798 km, giving it access to maritime trade, fishing and tourism. Coastal geography has played a major role in the country's historical development and economic activity.

Size and Area

South Africa covers a total area of 1,221,037 km², making it one of the smaller countries in the world. With a population of 60.1M across this area, the population density is 49/km². The capital city is Pretoria / Cape Town / Bloemfontein.

Climate

The climate of South Africa is varies — mediterranean cape, subtropical coast, semi-arid interior. The best time to visit is generally May–September (safari), December–February (Cape Town), when conditions are most favourable for travel.Climate varies by region within the country, so specific conditions depend on the area being visited.

🗺️ Countries Bordering South Africa

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Namibia
Windhoek
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Botswana
Gaborone
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Zimbabwe
Harare
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Mozambique
Maputo
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Lesotho
Maseru

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is South Africa located?

South Africa is located in Southern Africa, Africa. The capital city is Pretoria / Cape Town / Bloemfontein.

How large is South Africa?

South Africa has a total area of 1,221,037 km² with a population density of 49/km².

What countries border South Africa?

South Africa shares land borders with: Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Swaziland, Lesotho.

What is the climate of South Africa?

The climate of South Africa is Varies — Mediterranean cape, subtropical coast, semi-arid interior. The best time to visit is May–September (safari), December–February (Cape Town).

What timezone is South Africa in?

South Africa observes UTC+2 timezone.

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