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South Africa

South Africa occupies the southern tip of the African continent, where semi-arid karoo scrubland gives way to dramatic coastal cliffs, vineyard valleys, and wide savanna. Eleven official languages hint at the layered cultural life here — a country still visibly negotiating its past while sustaining one of Africa's most developed economies.

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About South Africa

Overview

South Africa borders Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Eswatini, and Lesotho, with long coastlines on both the Atlantic and Indian Oceans. Pretoria serves as the administrative capital, Cape Town the legislative, and Johannesburg the commercial hub. Afrikaans and Zulu are among the most widely spoken of the eleven official languages; the currency is the South African rand.

Airports in South Africa

29 airports

Airlines based in South Africa

11 airlines

Flights to South Africa

2 routes
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