An enlargeable map of the Republic of South Africa
The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to South Africa:
South Africa – sovereign country located at the southern tip of Africa.[1] South Africa's coast stretches 2,798 kilometres[2] and borders both the Atlantic and Indian oceans.[3] To the north of South Africa lie Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique and Swaziland, while the Kingdom of Lesotho is an independent enclave surrounded by South African territory.[4]
Contents
- 1 General reference
- 2 Geography of South Africa
- 3 Government and politics of South Africa
- 4 History of South Africa
- 5 Culture of South Africa
- 6 Economy and infrastructure of South Africa
- 7 Education in South Africa
- 8 See also
- 9 References
- 10 External links
General reference[edit]
An enlargeable basic map of South Africa
- Pronunciation: /saʊθ ˈæfrɪkə/
- Common English country name: South Africa
- Official English country name: The Republic of South Africa
- Common endonym(s): Aforika Borwa, Afrika Borwa, Afrika-Dzonga, Afurika Tshipembe, iNingizimu Afrika, iSewula Afrika, South Africa, Suid-Afrika, uMzantsi Afrika
- Official endonym(s): iRiphabhulikhi yeNingizimu Afrika, iRiphabhuliki yaseNingizimu Afrika, iRiphabliki yeSewula Afrika, iRiphabliki yomZantsi Afrika, Repabliki ya Afrika-Borwa, Rephaboliki ya Aforika Borwa, Rephaboliki ya Afrika Borwa, Republic of South Africa, Republiek van Suid-Afrika, Riphabliki ra Afrika Dzonga, Riphabuḽiki ya Afurika Tshipembe
- Adjectival(s): South African
- Demonym(s): South Africans
- Etymology: Name of South Africa
- ISO country codes: ZA, ZAF, 710
- ISO region codes: See ISO 3166-2:ZA
- Internet country code top-level domain: .za
Geography of South Africa[edit]
An enlargeable topographic map of South Africa
Main article: Geography of South Africa
- South Africa is: a megadiverse country
- Location:
- Eastern Hemisphere and Southern Hemisphere
- Africa
- Time zone: South African Standard Time (UTC+02)
- Extreme points of South Africa
- High: Mafadi 3,450 m (11,319 ft)
- Low: South Atlantic Ocean and Indian Ocean 0 m
- Land boundaries: 4,862 km
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- Coastline: 2,798 km
- Population of South Africa: 47,850,700 (1 July 2007) - 26th most populous country
- Area of South Africa: 1 221 037 km2
- Atlas of South Africa
Environment of South Africa[edit]
An enlargeable satellite image of South Africa
- Climate of South Africa
- Environmental issues in South Africa
- Green building in South Africa
- Ecoregions in South Africa
- Renewable energy in South Africa
- Geology of South Africa
- Protected areas of South Africa
- Wildlife of South Africa
Natural geographic features of South Africa[edit]
- Glaciers in South Africa: none [5]
- Islands of South Africa
- Lakes of South Africa
- Mountains of South Africa
- Rivers of South Africa
- Valleys of South Africa
- World Heritage Sites in South Africa
Regions of South Africa[edit]
Main article: Regions of South Africa
Ecoregions of South Africa[edit]
Main articles: List of ecoregions in South Africa and Ecoregions in South Africa
Administrative divisions of South Africa[edit]
Main article: Administrative divisions of South Africa
Provinces of South Africa[edit]
Main article: Provinces of South Africa
- Western Cape
- Northern Cape
- Eastern Cape
- KwaZulu-Natal
- Free State
- North West
- Gauteng
- Mpumalanga
- Limpopo
Districts of South Africa[edit]
Main article: Districts of South Africa
- City of Cape Town Metropolitan Municipality
- West Coast
- Cape Winelands
- Overberg
- Eden
- Central Karoo
- Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality
- Cacadu
- Amathole
- Chris Hani
- Joe Gqabi
- OR Thambo
- Alfred Nzo
- Xhariep
- Motheo
- Lejweleputswa
- Thabo Mofutsanyane
- Northern Free State
- Namakwa
- Pixley ka Seme
- Siyanda
- Frances Baard
- Kgalagadi
- Bojanala Platinum
- Ngaka Modiri Molema
- Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati
- Dr Kenneth Kaunda
- West Rand
- City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality
- Sedibeng
- Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality
- Metsweding
- City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality
- Mopani
- Vhembe
- Capricorn
- Waterberg
- Sekhukhune
- Gert Sibande
- Nkangala
- Ehlanzeni
- Amajuba
- Zululand
- Umkhanyakude
- uThungulu
- Umzinyathi
- Uthukela
- Umgungundlovu
- iLembe
- eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality
- Ugu
- Sisonke
Municipalities of South Africa[edit]
Main article: Municipalities of South Africa
- Capital of South Africa: Pretoria (executive), Bloemfontein (judicial) and Cape Town (legislative)
- Cities of South Africa
Demography of South Africa[edit]
Main article: Demographics of South Africa
Government and politics of South Africa[edit]
- Main article: Government of South Africa and Politics of South Africa
- Form of government:
- Capital of South Africa: Pretoria (executive), Bloemfontein (judicial) and Cape Town (legislative)
- Elections in South Africa
- Political parties in South Africa
- Political scandals of South Africa
- Taxation in South Africa
Branches of the government of South Africa[edit]
Main article: Government of South Africa
Executive branch of the government of South Africa[edit]
Legislative branch of the government of South Africa[edit]
Judicial branch of the government of South Africa[edit]
Main articles: Courts of South Africa and Judiciary of South Africa
- Constitutional Court of South Africa
- Supreme Court of Appeal of South Africa
- High Court of South Africa
- Magistrates' Courts of South Africa
Foreign relations of South Africa[edit]
Main article: Foreign relations of South Africa
International organization membership[edit]
The Republic of South Africa is a member of:[1]
Law and order in South Africa[edit]
Main article: Law of South Africa
- Capital punishment in South Africa
- Constitution of South Africa
- Crime in South Africa
- Human rights in South Africa
- Law enforcement in South Africa
Military of South Africa[edit]
Main article: Military of South Africa
- Command
- Forces
- Military history of South Africa
- Military ranks of South Africa
Local government in South Africa[edit]
Main article: Local government in South Africa
History of South Africa[edit]
- Main article: History of South Africa, Timeline of the history of South Africa, and Current events of South Africa
Culture of South Africa[edit]
Main article: Culture of South Africa
- Architecture of South Africa
- Cuisine of South Africa
- Festivals in South Africa
- Humour in South Africa
- Languages of South Africa
- Media in South Africa
- National symbols of South Africa
- People of South Africa
- Prostitution in South Africa
- Public holidays in South Africa
- Records of South Africa
- World Heritage Sites in South Africa
Art in South Africa[edit]
- Art of South Africa
- Cinema of South Africa
- Literature of South Africa
- Music of South Africa
- Television in South Africa
- Theatre in South Africa
Religion in South Africa[edit]
Sports in South Africa[edit]
Main article: Sports in South Africa
- Football in South Africa
- Cricket in South Africa
- Rugby union in South Africa
- South Africa at the Olympics
Economy and infrastructure of South Africa[edit]
Main article: Economy of South Africa
- Economic rank, by nominal GDP (2007): 30th (thirtieth)
- Agriculture in South Africa
- Banking in South Africa
- Communications in South Africa
- Companies of South Africa
- Currency of South Africa: Rand
- Financial rand (abolished)
- ISO 4217: ZAR
- Economic history of South Africa
- Energy in South Africa
- Health care in South Africa
- Mining in South Africa
- Johannesburg Stock Exchange
- Tourism in South Africa
- Transport in South Africa
- Water supply and sanitation in South Africa
Education in South Africa[edit]
Main article: Education in South Africa
See also[edit]
Main article: South Africa
- Index of South Africa-related articles
- List of international rankings
- List of South Africa-related topics
- Member state of the Commonwealth of Nations
- Member state of the Group of Twenty Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors
- Member state of the United Nations
- Outline of Africa
- Outline of geography
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References[edit]
- ^ a b "South Africa". The World Factbook. United States Central Intelligence Agency. 3 July 2009. Retrieved 23 July 2009.
- ^ "South African Maritime Safety Authority". South African Maritime Safety Authority. Retrieved 2008-06-16.
- ^ "South Africa Fast Facts". SouthAfrica.info. April 2007. Retrieved 2008-06-14.
- ^ "Encyclopædia Britannica Online". Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc.
- ^ The only glaciers in Africa are on Mt Kenya (in Kenya), on Kilimanjaro (in Tanzania), and in the Ruwenzori Mountains (which are located in Uganda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo). See Proceedings of the Riederalp Workshop, September 1978; Actes de l'Atelier de Riederalp, septembre 1978): IAHS-AISH Publ. no. 126, 1980.
External links[edit]
Wikimedia Atlas of South Africa
- Government of South Africa
- SouthAfrica.info
Outline of South Africa travel guide from Wikivoyage- South Africa entry at The World Factbook
- Outline of South Africa at DMOZ
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