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South Africa is more than a cultural melting pot, it's a big warm potjie of culture, full of different ingredients and yummy surprises, and developing its rich flavour over centuries.

There's more than one way of getting to South Africa. If you're really adventurous, you could sail here or, if you have the time, travel over Africa overland. Flying, of course, is the most practical choice.  OR Tambo International Airport (formerly Johannesburg International) is the busiest airport on the continent - and the air transport hub of southern Africa. 

Cape Town International Airport is South Africa's second largest airport, and a prime tourism gateway serving millions of visitors descending on the Mother City every year.

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Official name
Republic of South Africa

Geographic Location
South Africa

Capital city
Pretoria (1.5 million)

Largest cities
Cape Town, Durban, Johannesburg, Pretoria, Soweto

Area
1,221,040 sq km

Population
44.2 Million

Time Zone
GMT + 2

Currency
Rand

Official languages
Afrikaans, English, Ndebele, Pedi, Sotho, Swazi, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa, Zulu

Neighbouring countries
Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Swaziland, Lesotho

Highest point
Njesuthi (3,408 m)

Lowest point
Atlantic Ocean (0m)

Longest river
Orange (2200 km)

Landing place
Cape Town, Durban, Johannesburg, Pretoria

Electricity
220/230 volts AC, 50Hz

Ethnic groups
black African 79%, white 9.6%, colored 8.9%, Indian/Asian 2.5%

Religion
Christian (68%), others