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How big is South Africa?

About twice the size of France

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What is the population of South Africa?

About 53 million people

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What is the political system of South Africa?

A democratic republic

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What is the currency of South Africa?

Rand

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What is unusual about South Africa's government?

South Africa has three capitals

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What is one of the capitals of South Africa?

Cape Town

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How many official languages does South Africa have?

11 official languages

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Who is the head of state and head of government?

The president

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What is one of South Africa's main industries?

Mining

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What nickname does South Africa have?

 The Rainbow Nation

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 What is the executive capital of South Africa?

Pretoria

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 What is one official language of South Africa?

English

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 What is South Africa's national day?

Freedom Day

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What mineral is South Africa famous for mining?

Gold

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What is the largest bird in the world?

Ostrich

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What is the famous mountain in Cape Town?

Table Mountain

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What is another official language of South Africa?

Afrikaans

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When is Freedom Day celebrated?

27 April

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What is South Africa's famous wildlife park?

Kruger National Park

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What animal can you see at Boulders Beach?

 Penguins

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Which two oceans border South Africa?

The Atlantic Ocean and the Indian Ocean

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What is the most widely spoken home language in South Africa?

isiZulu

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Who was South Africa's first democratically elected president?

Nelson Mandela

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What are the Big Five animals?

 Lions, elephants, rhinos, leopards, and buffalo

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What major football tournament did South Africa host in 2010?


The 2010 FIFA World Cup