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Explore the stunning blend of cultures, languages, and religions in South Africa, with its rich heritage and diverse communities. From its picturesque coastlines to vibrant cities, delve into the unique history and traditions of this fascinating country.
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South Africa 南非 01 李常生 Eddie Lee (Lee Chang-Sheng) 3/26/2010
Republic of South Africa • The Republic of South Africa is a country located at the southern tip of Africa, with a 2,798 kilometres (1,739 mi) coastline on the Atlantic and Indian Oceans, To the north lie Namibia, Botswana and Zimbabwe; to the east are Mozambique and Swaziland; while Lesotho is an independent country wholly surrounded by South African territory. • South Africa is known for a diversity in cultures, languages, and religious beliefs. Eleven official languages are recognised in the constitution.[English, despite having a large role in public and commercial life, is only the fifth most-spoken home language.South Africa is ethnically diverse, with the largest European, Indian, and racially mixed communities in Africa. Although 79.5% of the South African population is black, the people are from a variety of ethnic groups speaking different Bantu languages, nine of which have official status.[About a quarter of the population is unemployed and lives on less than US $1.25 a day.
The arrival of Jan van Riebeeck, the first European to settle in South Africa, with Devil's Peak in the background