Rainbow nation and Apartheid
Who are the Boers?
Descendants of Dutch settlers.
How many provinces does South Africa have?
Nine.
Where is South Africa located?
At the most southern point of the African continent.
What are poachers?
Illegal hunters who kill protected animals.
What Indian dish is a national dish in South Africa?
Curry and rice
Who introduced apartheid and why?
The National Party, to keep racial groups separate.
What percentage of South Africa’s population is Black African?
About 77%.
How many people visit Table Mountain National Park each year?
Around 800,000.
Where can you see the Big Five?
Lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, buffalo.
What is Bunny Chow?
A hollowed loaf filled with curry.
Why is South Africa called the 'Rainbow Nation'?
Because many different cultural and ethnic groups live together.
Which language is used for business, politics and education?
English
How many countries does South Africa border? Name them.
Six. Namibia, Botswana, Mozambique, Swaziland, Lesotho and Zimbabwe.
Which animals are the Big Five?
Lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, buffalo.
Where can you see traditional art?
Masks, colourful beaded jewellery, and township art.
What was the first important apartheid law?
All South Africans had to register by race.
What is believed about the Rain Queen?
The success of agriculture depends on her, since she can control clouds and rainfall.
What is believed to be buried in the Blyde River Canyon?
Two million pounds worth of gold and diamonds.
What is the Kimberley Mine (the Big Hole)?
A 215-metre-deep man-made diamond mine.
What are three important sports in South Africa? and what is the name of the national rugby team?
Rugby, football, cricket and The Springboks.
How many years did Nelson Mandela spend in prison, and when was he released?
27 years and he was released in 1990
What is the legend of Jan van Hunks and the 'tablecloth'?
He smoked against the Devil, creating the cloud ‘tablecloth’.
Name four major cities in South Africa.
Cape Town, Johannesburg, Durban and Pretoria.
Who discovered the first diamond in South Africa?
Erasmus Jacobs.
When was the current South African flag adopted, and what are its colours?
1994. Red, blue, green, black, yellow and white.