It won’t be an exaggeration if we say that there is no country like South Africa. With 11 official languages, South Africa is a real cultural melting pot but also a haven for nature lovers with over 100,000 known species of animals, plants, and fungi, more than 20 nature reserves, and the second-highest waterfall in the world. If you’re planning to visit this amazing country soon, you’re at the right place; here are some important South Africa travel hacks that will help you make visiting this country unforgettable.
Basic Information About South Africa
Population
South Africa is home to 58 million people.
Official Language
There are 11 official South African Language. (English, Afrikaans, Zulu, Xhosa,Northern Sotho, Tswana, Southern Sotho, Tsonga, Swazi, Venda, Southern Ndebele).
Currency
South Africa”s official currency is the South African Rand (currency code ZAR). One Euro/USD is equal to roughly 19-18 ZAR.
Geography
With a territory of 1,221,037 square kilometers, South Africa is the 25th largest country in world. South Africa is located at the southernmost region of Africa, with a long coastline, it shares the borders with Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Namibia, Botswana, Lesotho, and Swaziland. Lesotho.
Climate
South Africa has variety of climate because of its vast area but it general has a temperate climate with four different season, Summer( Dec-Feb), Spring (Sep-Nov), Autumn ( March- May) and Winter ( June-August).
Economy & Budget
South Africa is an upper-middle income country with a mixed economy. Backpackers can survive with around $50 per day, while mid-range travelers spend between $80 and $100 per day on average.
Capital
South Africa has 3 capital cities Cape Town( population of 433,688), Pretoria (population of 741,651) and Bloemfontein (population of 556,000).
