| Capital | Pretoria |
|---|---|
| Population | 64 007 187 inh. |
| Area | 1 219 090 km² |
| Population density | 52.5 inh./km² |
| Local time | --:-- |
| Language(s) | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans, Northern Sotho, Tswana, Sotho, Tsonga, Swazi, Venda, Southern Ndebele, English |
| Political system | Unitary parliamentary constitutional republic |
| National motto | Unity in Diversity |
| National anthem | National anthem of South Africa - combination of 'Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika' (God Bless Africa) and 'Die Stem van Suid-Afrika' (The Call of South Africa) |
| Currency | South African rand (ZAR) |
| Land borders | Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia, Mozambique, Swaziland, Zimbabwe |
| Maritime borders | Atlantic Ocean, Indian Ocean |
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of South Africa?
Pretoria is the capital of South Africa.
Which countries border South Africa?
South Africa shares land borders with: Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia, Mozambique, Swaziland, Zimbabwe.