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“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” -Nelson Mandela

Explore the rich history, diverse cultures, and stunning landscapes of South Africa. Learn about the country's intriguing past, including apartheid, and its natural wonders. Discover the people, languages, and government that shape this vibrant nation.

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“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” -Nelson Mandela

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  1. “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” -Nelson Mandela Africa's 905 million people belong to more than 3,000 different ethnic groups and speak more than 2,000 languages.

  2. South Africa

  3. Landforms • Rivers: • Orange • Limpopo • Vaal • Seasons are opposite of the Northern Hemisphere • Country is noted for its long beaches, rugged mountains (Drakensberg), and great canyons

  4. Limpopo

  5. Vaal

  6. Climates

  7. South Africa

  8. History • 1652- Dutchest. a provisions station at Cape Town (supplied ships with fresh food) • Then the French and Germans arrived • Colonists were known as Boers or farmers Jan van Riebeeck and the Dutch East Indies Company arrive at Cape Town

  9. History (Continued) • 1814- British gained control of the Cape Colony • Led to the Great Trek • Many Boers moved away from British rule • Migration led to wars with the indigenous tribes • Settlers were called Voortrekkers • Established two free states

  10. Boer Republics

  11. History (Continued) • 1899-1902- Gold and Diamonds discovered in Boer territory so the British took control of the land- Boer Wars • 1910- Land was united under the Union of South Africa (Two British Colonies Plus Two Defeated Boer Colonies)

  12. History (Continued) • 1948- South Africa National Party (Afrikaans) established an apartheid system (separation of the races)

  13. History (Continued) • 1960- African National Congress was banned for their anti-apartheid stance- many were jailed- including Nelson Mandela • 1961- Independence from Britain

  14. History (Continued) • 1989- Frederik Willem de Klerk took office • Freed Mandela and other prisoners • Desegregated public facilities • Has not ended violence but it has improved

  15. History (Continued) • 1994- Mandela was elected President • 1996- New Constitution and Bill of Rights which guaranteed certain rights

  16. Jacob Zuma

  17. People • Language • Afrikaans and English (business and school) • Religion • Christian and Muslim and some Traditional Practices • Most people accept co-existence • Slow change has frustrated people • Some whites disagree with being forced to hire other races

  18. Government • President is chosen by an elected Parliament (majority party) • Parliament contains two houses: • 400 seat National Assembly- elected by the people • 90 member Council of Provinces- Elected by 9 Provincial Parliaments Pretoria- Administrative Capital of South Af.

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