South Africa
Southern Africa, Africa
AfrikaansEnglishSouthern NdebeleNorthern SothoSouthern SothoSwaziTswanaTsongaVendaXhosaZulu
South Africa is a country in Southern Africa, Africa. With a population of 63,100,945 and an area of 1,221,037 km², the capital city is Pretoria. The official languages are Afrikaans, English, Southern Ndebele, Northern Sotho, Southern Sotho, Swazi, Tswana, Tsonga, Venda, Xhosa and Zulu. The national currency is the South African rand (R ZAR).
Quick Facts
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Pretoria
Capital
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63,100,945
Population
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1,221,037 km²
Area
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R ZAR
Currency
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+27
Dial Code
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.za
TLD
Economy
South Africa has a GDP per capita of $6,267, reflecting the average economic output per person in the country.
GDP per Capita$6,267
GNI per Capita$6,110
Geography
South Africa is located in Southern Africa at coordinates 29.00°S, 24.00°E. It shares borders with 6 countries. The highest point is Mafadi at 3,450 m.
Infrastructure
Notable infrastructure highlights in South Africa, including Soccer City Stadium with a capacity of 94,736 seats.
🏟️ Largest StadiumSoccer City Stadium
94,736 seats
94,736 seats
Frequently Asked Questions about South Africa
- What is the capital of South Africa?
- The capital of South Africa is Pretoria.
- What is the population of South Africa?
- South Africa has a population of approximately 63,100,945 people.
- What currency does South Africa use?
- South Africa uses the South African rand (R ZAR).
- What languages are spoken in South Africa?
- The official languages of South Africa are Afrikaans, English, Southern Ndebele, Northern Sotho, Southern Sotho, Swazi, Tswana, Tsonga, Venda, Xhosa, Zulu.
- What is the area of South Africa?
- South Africa covers a total area of 1,221,037 km².
- What is the GDP per capita of South Africa?
- The GDP per capita of South Africa is approximately $6,267.