SOUTH AFRICA

MAP

Remember
Africa is a CONTINENT

South Africa is a COUNTRY

South Africa has 3 capital cities

Cape Town

Legislature
(Where laws are made)

Pretoria

Executive
(Where the country is run)

Bloemfontein

Judiciary

(Where people go to court)

Other cities
Johannesburg the biggest city in the country with the most people.

Durban famous for its great beaches

Landmarks
Table Mountain Cape Town

Table mountain cable cars

Kimberley Gat (hole) Northern Cape

The hole was made when miners were digging for diamonds in the 19th century

Gods Window - Mpumalunga

Knysna Estuary (Lagoon) Western Cape

Drakensburg Mountain Range

Kruger National Park - Mpumalunga

Sun City North West

Nelson Mandela Bridge - Johannesburg

Nelson Mandela Square - Johannesburg

Famous South Africans

Nelson Mandela
First democratic president of South Africa Nobel Peace Prize winner He is a symbol of peace and forgiveness all over the world

Charlize Theron
Hollywood actress Won the best actress Oscar in 2004 Model for Dior

Dr. Christiaan Barnard

Performed the first ever human heart transplant.

Archbishop Desmond Tutu

Nobel Peace Prize Winner Human Rights Activist

Francois Pienaar
Former South African Rugby team captain Led South Africa to the famous world cup win in 1995 (Invictus)

South African people

Many people call South Africa the rainbow nation

Thats because there are many different types of people of many different colours that live in South Africa

Black / African

White / Caucasian

Indian

Former Miss South Africa Tatum Keshwar

Cape Coloured

South African race groups:

Race Black White Coloured Indian/Asian

Percentage

79%

10%

9%

3%

South Africans line up to vote in an election

South African Languages

English

Hello

Afrikaans

Goeie Dag

Zulu

Sawubona

Xhosa

Molo

But everyone usually says

(Hows it going?)

Most South Africans are multilingual

They can speak many languages! The most widely known language in South Africa is ENGLISH

National Anthem
Nkosi Sikelel iAfrika Each part of the song is sung in a different language Zulu, Xhosa, Sotho, Afrikaans and English

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1pVfhd1tLdU

Sports in South Africa

South Africans are very passionate about sports!

Rugby
The South African rugby team is called the

Springboks

Rugby
They are a great team! They won the 1995 World Cup and they are the current World Cup champions!

Soccer
The South African soccer team is called Bafana Bafana, which means boys, boys.

Soccer
In 2010, South Africa hosted the FIFA soccer world cup

Soccer
Everyone in the world was introduced to the famous VUVUZELA!

Cricket
The South African cricket team is called the Proteas

Cricket
The Proteas are one of the best teams in the world and hope to win the 2011 Cricket World Cup!

Other Sports in South Africa

Field Hockey Golf Horse Racing Yacht Racing Track and Field Ballroom dancing

South African sports fans

South African music

There are many different types of people in South Africa and many different types of music!

South Africans enjoy

Pop Rock Traditional Top 40 Gospel Afrikaans Kwaito

Famous South African songs Nkalakhata Mandoza

(This is South Africas special brand of rap/hip hop)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RqkVq3u4_fY

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oLlIlJPTMkw

Kurt Darren Kaptein

(Afrikaans)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w4HJfcecgos

Mango Groove Special Star

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XM_Ew6zsnDY

JR featuring HHP Make the Circle Bigger

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2tSJ7L_IRBs&feature=related

Miriam Makeba - Qongqothwane

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g48_fqX7KJc

Johnny Clegg Great Heart

(In the video all the great South African singers get together to sing this legendary South African song)

Festivals and Special Events

The Comrades Marathon
Held every year On June 16th Longest marathon In the world (87km)

Cape Town Carnival

Grahamstown National Arts Festivel

Every year, during the cold winter months, South Africans celebrate the arts and theatre in the student town of Grahamstown

National Cherry Festivel

South Africans visit beautiful cherry orchards during Spring

Heritage Day (Braai Day)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bszflCQTK40

On the 24th of September, South Africans celebrate their heritage (where they come from) with a traditional South African braai.

The Braai
The braai is a very important part of being South African. Its similar to a BBQ, but unique in its own way!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vq2SOmwzjUU http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IvEeNv703nY&feature=related

South African Food

Boerewors spicy sausage

Pap mielie meal

Bunny chow bread loaf filled with well whatever you want!

Koeksusters

Koeksusters are so delicious, they even have their own monument!

Biltong dried meat

Beef Kudu Ostrich even chicken!

Mopani worms dried worms Mmmmm crunchy!

Rumours you might have heard about South Africa

South Africans keep wild animals as pets in their gardens

FALSE!
All wild animals are kept in big national parks away from peoples homes

Its always hot and humid in South Africa

FALSE!
Depending on where you are, South African weather is usually mild. Summer: 20 35 degrees celsius (hotter in some places) Winter: 13 20 degrees celsius (colder in some places)

Remember
South Africans are known for being very friendly people, so if you want to know anything about South Africa, just ask!