The name "South Africa" is derived from the country's geographic location at the southern tip of Africa. Upon formation, the country was named the See more

South Africa is in southernmost Africa, with a coastline that stretches more than 2,500 km (1,553 mi) and along two oceans (the South Atlantic and … See more

South Africa is a nation of about 62 million (as of 2022) people of diverse origins, cultures, languages, and religions. The last See more

South Africa has a mixed economy. South Africa is the economic nucleus of Africa the country's economy is the most industrialized and technologically advanced in Africa … See more

Prehistoric archaeology
South Africa contains some of the oldest archaeological and human-fossil sites in the world. Archaeologists have recovered extensive fossil … See more

South Africa is a parliamentary republic, but unlike most such republics, the president is both head of state and head of government and depends for their tenure on the confidence of Parliament. The executive, legislature, and judiciary are all subject to the … See more

Roads
South Africa has a total road network of 750,000 kilometres, the largest of any African country and the 12th largest in the world. According to SANRAL, the road network is valued at more than R2.1 trillion. SANRAL … See more