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South Africa Facts List

Demographics

Population

63 million people live in South Africa. The population is made up of Black African, White, Coloured, Indian/Asian, and immigrant groups.

Politics

Government

South Africa is a constitutional democracy with an independent judiciary and runs national, provincial, and local government sectors.

Economy

Currency

The South African Rand (ZAR) is the currency of South Africa and is issued by the South African Reserve Bank. The symbol is R.

Geography

Climate

South Africa experiences a varied climate, from subtropical on the east coast to Mediterranean in the southwest, with most areas having a temperate climate.

Culture

Languages

South Africa has 12 official languages. isiZulu and isiXhosa are the largest, while English is spoken by about 8% of the population.

Economy

Main Industry

South Africa's main industries include agriculture, mining, healthcare, tourism, and finance. Trade contributes about 36% of GDP.

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