Republic of South Africa.pptx
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REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA
South Africa, officially the Republic of South Africa, is a country located at the southern tip of Africa. It is divided into nine provinces and has 2, 798 kilometres of coastline. To the north lie the neighbouring countries of Namibia, Botswana and Zimbabwe; to the east are Mozambique and Swaziland; while Lesotho is an enclave surrounded by South African territory. South Africa is the 25 th largest country in the world by area and the 24 th most populous country with over 51 million people.
South Africa has eleven official languages: Afrikaans English Ndebele Northern Sotho Swazi Tswana Tsonga Venda Xhosa Zulu.
RESORTS South Africa is divided into 9 areas: Eastern Cape (Bhisho) Free State (Bloemfontein) Gauteng (Johannesburg) Kwa. Zulu - Natal (Pietermaritzburg) Limpopo (Polokwane) Mpumalanga (Nelspruit) North West (Mafikeng) Northern Cape Province Western Cape The Capital - Tshwane (Pretoria), the center of the judicial system - Bloemfontein. Popular cities - Durban, Cape Town, Johannesburg, Sun City. But, nevertheless, the majority of tourists come to the country for the South African National Parks.
PRETORIA
BLOEMFONTEIN Bloemfontein - the largest city and provincial capital of the Free State, as well as "the judicial capital" of South Africa (which is located in Bloemfontein Supreme Court of the Republic of South Africa).
JOHANNESBURG One of the 40 largest cities in the world, is the financial and commercial center of South Africa, as well as the provincial capital of Gauteng. Here is the Constitutional Court of the State.
CAPE TOWN The oldest cities in South Africa over the age of 300 years. The sights include the oldest building in Cape Town South Africa Castle of Good Hope (now in it exhibited collection of antiques and paintings), Parliament House and the Cathedral of St. George
DURBAN Durban - the third largest metropolitan area of the country and the most powerful port of South Africa. Durban - center of beach culture.
PORT ELIZABETH Port Elizabeth "Friendly City", "Windy City", "water sports capital" - all names of one of the largest cities in South Africa and one of the most important seaports of the country. The city is located in the province of Eastern Cape.
LIMPOPO Limpopo - The province is named after the Limpopo River, is rich in diverse nature, scenic landscapes and rich historical and cultural heritage.
Kruger National Park - the most famous national park in South Africa. He is known for a vast territory inhabited and here the representatives of so-called "Big Five" - lion, rhino, elephant, buffalo and leopard.
NATIONAL CHARACTERISTICS Very hospitable Punctuality Conservatively We South Africans are some typical gestures that we do not understand. Waving his hands folded in the face, turned inward, meaning "complete lack of understanding. "
CUISINE South African cuisine is very diverse. Local dish - "Bobotov" (pilaf of lamb with raisins and dried apricots)
“Burvors" (sausages with herbs). Serve with "Dad" (maize porridge).
For lovers of unusual food may be advisable "mashonzh" (caterpillars with red pepper) “Tshuku" (fried termites)
Locals drink beverages from fruit juices "epltayzer" and "graptayzer. " South Africa's world-famous wines, commonly use homemade yeast beer.
Republic of South Africa.pptx