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South Africa

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Introducing South Africa

South Africa is a vast, diverse and a beautiful country. It is unique and is also known as “The World in One Country”. It is officially known as the Republic of South Africa offering orientation to the many jewels of the nation. Traveler will get to experience classic African scenery, combinations of landscapes, local people, history and culture and more. South Africa is also popularly known as the “adventure capital of the world” offering some exciting activities to experience on South Africa tour packages. Wildlife lovers come here from across the globe in search of “Big Five”, lion, buffalo, leopard, rhino and elephant. Apart from the wildlife and landscapes the destination also flaunts coral reefs, shark dives, white-water rafting, golden beaches, surfing and more. South Africa has almost 3000 kms of beautiful coastline for all sunbath lovers. One can also experience local and international cuisine which includes South Africa’s own famous wines.
 
Modern humans have resided at the Southern tip of Africa for than 100000 years and their ancestors were there for some 3.3 million years. South Africa history is divided into two phases based on broad patters of technology named Stone Age and Iron Age. In 1652, the Dutch East India Company landed the first European settlers on the Cape of Good Hope introducing a colony that by the end of the 18th century numbered about 15000. In 1795 the pilgrims attempted to set up an independent republic. In the wake of assuming control over the Cape Colony in that year, Britain took lasting belonging in 1815, toward the finish of Napoleonic Wars, bringing in 5000 pioneers.In 1867 the discovery of diamonds and gold brought a flood of “outlanders” nine years later into the republics. The discoveries led to new conflicts leading to an open warfare between Boer settlers and the British Empire, fought fundamentally for control over the nascent South African mining industry. As the Boer got defeated in South African war, the Union of South Africa was created as a self-governing dominion of the British Empire on 31st May 1910 in terms of the South Africa Act 1909, which united the four previously separate colonies named Cape Colony, Colony of Natal, Transvall Colony and Orange River Colony. South Africa became a completely sovereign country state within the British Empire. After decades of armed struggle, terrorism and international opposition, the African National Congress achieved victory in the country’s first democratic election.

South Africa is a famous tourism destination and the industry accounts for a considerable amount of the country’s revenue. It is a land of rich history and geographical diversity. South Africa tourism has the ideal mix of wildlife, adventure sports, coastlines, wineries and deserts. All of this is set against a bold cultural past that’s gone through up’s and down’s. But the country has moved forward and tourism has been a major contribution to its progress.

Top cities of South Africa

South Africa
Best places to visit in South Africa:
1. Addo Elephant National Park
2. Cango Caves
3. Table Mountain
4. Johannesburg City

Things to do in South Africa:
1. Try shark cage diving
2. Admire the penguins at Boulders Beach
3. Snorkel with seals
4. Hop aboard the Franschhoek Wine Tram

Must know facts

Best time to visit
Wondering what is the best time to visit South Africa? Well the answer to this question is usually confusing because South Africa is a large country and the climate varies regionally. As South Africa ...
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History & culture
South Africa has been inhabited by people for thousands of years. Initially in the history the Bantu people migrated to the area. Today many people in South Africa speak some form of Bantu language. I...
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Geography
South Africa stands at the most Southern tip of Africa. Its coastline stretches more than 3000 kms from the desert border with Nambia on the Atlantic coast southwards. Majority of South Africa’s lands...
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