Geography
Name one of South Africa‘s three Capitals.
Pretoria, Cape Town, Bloemfontein
What is the title of the South African head of state?
President
South Africa’s first black president
Nelson Mandela
Name three of the most common animals of South Africa.
Lion, Buffalo, Elephant, Rhino, Cheetah, Zebra, Giraffe
From which country did South Africa gain her independence in 1910?
Great Britain
To the west, South Africa borders with.....
Name one country
Namibia and Botswana
The politics of racial segregation in South Africa.
Apartheid
Which is the biggest ethnic group?
Black (81%)
What is the most popular national park in South Africa?
Kruger National Park
A precious mineral abundantly mined in South Africa.
Gold
To the west, south and the east South Africa borders with two oceans. Which one?
Atlantic and Indian ocean
What type of government has South Africa got?
(federal) republic
Which is the major religion in South Africa?
Christianity (85%)
The largest desert in South Africa.
Kalahari
The most alarming health problem in S.A. is …
AIDS
MALARIA
CHOLERA
AIDS
To the north, South Africa borders with.....
Name the country.
Zimbabwe
What is the name of the South African currency?
Rand
One of the eleven official languages of South Africa.
Africaans
How do African elephants survive in both grasslands and forests in South Africa?
African elephants have large ears to help them stay cool in the hot weather, and their trunks are strong enough to grab food from tall trees or the ground. They can eat many types of plants, so they can find food in both open grasslands and forests.
For what reason is South Africa called “The Rainbow Nation”?
Because of all its different races
What is the name of the mountain in Cape Town?7.
Name the lonely prison island where Nelson Mandela spent most of his 27 years behind bars.
Robben Island
Who is the current head of state?
Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa
The well-known collective name of the five most dangerous animals which are the most difficult to hunt.
Big five
What is the name of the cape on the southern coast?
Cape of Good Hope