GENERAL FACTS
How many people live in South Africa?
49 million (62 million in 2022)
What does "apartheid" mean?
Separation between races
When did apartheid end?
1994
How many official languages are spoken in South Africa? Name three of them
11 official languages. Zulu, Afrikaans, English
This is the largest land animal in South Africa.
An elephant
How many capitals does South Africa have?
3
Which groups of people were separated under apartheid?
White and black people
Who became president after the apartheid system was abolished?
Nelson Mandela
How many years did apartheid last?
Approximately 46 years, from 1948-1994
This flightless bird is the largest bird in Africa
An ostrich
What are the names of the capital cities of South Africa?
Pretoria, Cape Town, Bloemfontein
When did racial segregation become official state policy?
1948
Who was Stephen Biko?
An anti-apartheid activist in the 1960's-1970's
The first European country to colonize South Africa
The Netherlands
This large marine mammal can often be seen off South Africa's coast during migration season
A whale
When did South Africa become an independent country?
1910
Which language does the word "apartheid" come from?
Afrikaans (a language developed from Dutch)
What was the Soweto uprising?
A student protest in South Africa in 1976 against the apartheid government's decision to force Black students to be taught in Afrikaans
When did South Africa hold its first democratic election?
In 1994
These five animals are known as South Africa's "Big Five."
The lion, leopard, elephant, rhinoceros, and buffalo
What famous mountain is in Cape Town?
Table Mountain
Why was Nelson Mandela sent to prison?
He fought against the apartheid system
Who led the Truth and Reconciliation Commission?
Archbishop Desmond Tutu
In which year did South Africa host the FIFA World Cup and who won?
2010. Spain defeated the Netherlands
This marine predator is often found in the waters around Cape Town.
Great white shark