South Africa

Name: South Africa
Address: Southern Africa, South Africa

Southern Africa, South Africa

South Africa

People from South Africa are called:

Male/General:

South African

Pronunciation:

/saʊθ ˈæfrɪkən/

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Population:: 60,414,495 (2024 est.)
Country:: South Africa
Region:: Southern Africa

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Etymology & Origin

Named for its location at the southern tip of the African continent.

About South Africa

Capital cities: Cape Town (legislative), Pretoria (executive), Bloemfontein (judicial).
Known for post-apartheid democracy, diverse cultures, and economic leadership in Africa.
Rich in minerals, wine production, and wildlife conservation.
11 official languages including English, Afrikaans, Zulu, and Xhosa.

Nearby Places

Other places in the region and their demonyms

Namibia

north of South Africa

People are called:

Namibian

Botswana

north of South Africa

People are called:

Botswanan

Zimbabwe

north of South Africa

People are called:

Zimbabwean

Quick Facts

Population:: 60,414,495 (2024 est.)
Country:: South Africa
Region:: Southern Africa

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