About South Africaby Chabala Chisenga | 21-04-2018 05:32 |
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Good Evening Fellow Ambassadors, Visitors and Mentors. Below is some brief information about South Africa, South Africa is diverse country at the tip Africa- the world?s second largest and most populous continent. Bordered by Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique and Swaziland, and with a population of around 48 million, South Africa is truly part of the African continent, and eleven official languages are recognised in our Constitution. With a long coastline that stretches more than 2,500 kilometres across two oceans, and a climate that ranges from desert to subtropical, South Africa is truly a unique place to visit. The country has emerged from a turbulent past, and since the first democratic elections in 1994, unity is sought through diversity in a place where all people are now equal. Emergency numbers The South African Police can be reached at any time on 10 111. Time South Africa?s time is GMT + 2. Getting there South Africa is serviced by many of the world?s major airlines with direct flights to Europe, America and the Middle East on a daily basis. South Africa?s three main gateway airports are: Oliver Tambo International Airport previously known as Johannesburg International Airport Cape Town International Airport Durban International Airport Thank you for reading. |
