Interesting Facts about South Africa

South Africa Interesting Facts

South Africa, officially the Republic of South Africa, is a country in Africa. Here are some interesting facts about South Africa:

South Africa is called “Rainbow Nation” for having 11 official languages.

South Africa is a country of wildlife.

South Africa is home to a variety of landscapes and vacation options during your trip.

The only nation in the world with three capital cities is South Africa.

In Cape Town, South Africa, the first ever heart transplant was performed.

You can jump from the world's tallest bungee jump in South Africa.

One of the world's oldest mountains is thought to be Cape Town's famous Table Mountain.

South Africa is the world's largest producer of macadamia nuts.

There are almost 2000 shipwrecks off the coast of South Africa.

The only place in the world where a street has historically produced two Nobel Prize winners is South Africa.

The world's longest wine route is Route 62 in the Western Cape, South Africa.

South Africa is the sole manufacturer of Mercedes Benz C Class right-hand drive vehicles.

The lion, cheetah, and wildebeest are three of the world's fastest animals, and they all live in South Africa.

Nelson Mandela was an anti-apartheid revolutionary and the first black president of South Africa.

South Africans are passionate about music, often using song and dance to express social and political ideas.

In 2010, South Africa became the first African nation to host the World Cup.

Around 80% of the people living in South Africa follow the Christian religion.

The rest of the people, around 20%, follow religions like Hinduism, Islam, Buddhism, or others.

On January 25th, 1905, the biggest diamond to ever exist was discovered in the Premier Mine located in Pretoria, South Africa.

The train system in South Africa is known for being one of the most opulent in the world.

South Africa shares land borders with six countries. Here are the countries that border South Africa: Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Eswatini, and Lesotho.