Geography
South Africa is in Southern Africa, Africa. Its listed coordinates are -29, 24; it has Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia, Zimbabwe.
Neighboring countries: Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia, Zimbabwe
Africa
South Africa
South Africa is a country in Southern Africa. Learn its capital, flag, population, area, currency, language, geography, culture, food, famous places, travel facts, and FAQs.
Quick Facts
- Capital
- Pretoria
- Continent
- Africa
- Region
- Southern Africa
- Population
- 63.1 million
- Area
- 1,221,037 km²
- Currency
- South African rand (ZAR)
- Official language
- Afrikaans, English, Southern Ndebele, Northern Sotho, Southern Sotho, Swazi, Tswana, Tsonga, Venda, Xhosa, Zulu
- Calling code
- +27
- Internet TLD
- .za
- Time zone
- UTC+02:00
South Africa map preview: -29.00, 24.00
People and Culture
South Africa uses Afrikaans, English, Southern Ndebele, Northern Sotho, Southern Sotho, Swazi, Tswana, Tsonga, Venda, Xhosa, Zulu in this dataset. Culture, traditions, education, sport, arts, and daily life can vary by region, language community, and local history, so deeper cultural notes should be checked with reliable local sources.
Food: Food culture in South Africa varies by region and community. This profile avoids naming specific dishes unless they have been reviewed from a dedicated source, making it a safe starting point for classroom or travel research.
Short History
South Africa is recorded with the official name Republic of South Africa. This profile uses country database fields for quick reference and links the country to its region, capital, identifiers, and basic geography. Detailed historical timelines should be checked with dedicated historical sources when used for formal research.
Famous Places and Travel Facts
Famous places
- Pretoria
- Southern Africa cultural and historic sites
- Africa map and regional landmarks
Travel facts
- Capital or main administrative city: Pretoria
- Time zone data: UTC+02:00
- Check official sources for entry, safety, and transport information.
Fun facts
- South Africa is grouped under Africa.
- South Africa has a listed area of 1,221,037 km².
- South Africa is listed as a UN member.
FAQs about South Africa
What is the capital of South Africa?
The capital of South Africa is Pretoria.
What continent is South Africa in?
South Africa is in Africa.
What currency does South Africa use?
South Africa uses the South African rand.
What language is spoken in South Africa?
Afrikaans, English, Southern Ndebele, Northern Sotho, Southern Sotho, Swazi, Tswana, Tsonga, Venda, Xhosa, Zulu is listed for South Africa in this database.