South Africa

Geographical location: Southern tip of the African continent

Bordering countries: Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, and Eswatini, and entirely surrounding Lesotho in the east

Landscape: Diverse landscape includes grasslands, deserts, and forests, with a generally sunny and warm climate

Climate: Generally sunny and warm, although temperatures can be quite hot in the summer

Population: Around 60 million

Capital city: Pretoria

Other important cities: Johannesburg (largest city), Cape Town, Durban, and Port Elizabeth

Language: 11 recognized official languages, including Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans, and English

Religion: Christianity is the dominant religion, followed by Islam, Hinduism, and traditional African beliefs

Currency: South African rand

Cuisine: Influenced by Dutch, Malay, Indian, and African cultures, featuring dishes like dried meat and various maize porridges

Famous tourist attractions: Table Mountain, Kruger National Park, and KwaZulu-Natal beaches

Interesting historical facts: Faced isolation from 1948 to 1994 due to racial segregation; Nelson Mandela, an anti-apartheid activist, became the first black president in 1994 after 27 years in prison