South Africa
Discover why South Africa is an exotic destination, why the land’s natural beauty, rich culture and wildlife will capture your imagination. The hospitality of the Rainbow Nation will warm your heart and provide you with a home away from home.
Location
South Africa is situated at the Southern-most tip of the African continent and is often called a world in one country, because of its diversity in people, flora and fauna, mild climate and beautiful scenery.
Fauna and Flora
There is no other country in the world that compares with South Africa in terms of its diversity in flora and fauna. From savannah to desert, tropical forests to the highlands and mountainous regions. The richness of the natural beauty along with the BIG-5, which refers to five of Africa’s greatest wild animals – lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhino, makes South Africa such an exotic destination to visit.
Cultural Diversity
The South African people are known as the Rainbow Nation because of the diversity in cultures and tribes. There are 11 official languages in South Africa of which Afrikaans originated from the Dutch language. The black population in the South-East of South Africa belong to a tribe known as the Xhosa. They speak the language called Xhosa which is also known as the click language. It is a beautiful language and quite challenging for foreigners to master.
History
The South African experience over the last few decades is characterized by enormous growth and development. Major changes have taken place in South Africa politically and socially. This adds to the richness of this magnificent country.