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The Rainbow Nation: South Africa
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Geography
Subcategory
Capitals Continents and Countries
Country
South Africa
Description
South Africa is the southernmost country on the African continent, with a long coastline stretching along the South Atlantic and Indian Oceans. It is bordered by Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, and Mozambique, and it completely surrounds the kingdom of Lesotho. As previously noted, it has three capitals: Pretoria (Administrative), Cape Town (Legislative), and Bloemfontein (Judicial). The geography is varied, featuring a large central plateau (the Highveld) surrounded by rugged hills and a thin coastal plain. The Great Escarpment, which includes the Drakensberg mountains, separates the interior from the coast. South Africa is famous for its wildlife and national parks, such as Kruger National Park. It is the world's largest producer of platinum and a major producer of gold and diamonds. The country has eleven official languages and is often called the 'Rainbow Nation' to describe its multicultural diversity following the end of apartheid.