Africa > South Africa
The Republic of South Africa, is a country located at the southern tip of the African continent. It borders Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Swaziland, and Lesotho, an independent enclave surrounded by South African territory. South Africa is a member of the Commonwealth of Nations, and is widely regarded as the most socially and economically developed country in the continent. South Africa has experienced a different history from other nations in Africa as a result of early immigration from Europe and the strategic importance of the Cape Sea Route. European immigration started shortly after the Dutch East India Company founded a station at (what was to become) Cape Town in 1652. The closure of the Suez Canal during the Six Day War exemplifies its significance. The country`s relatively developed infrastructure made its mineral wealth available and important to Western interests, particularly throughout the late nineteenth century; then, with international competition and rivalry during the Cold War. South Africa is an ethnically diverse nation with the largest white, Indian, and racially-mixed communities in Africa. Black South Africans, who speak nine officially-recognised languages and many more dialects, account for slightly less than 80% of the population.
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A fascinating country with an in-depth history, the most civilized period beginning when Jan Van Riebeeck Landed at the Cape in 1652.
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Rhino Africa is a Tour Operator company in South Africa, specializing in putting together luxury African holidays that suit your needs, budgets and requirements.
http://www.rhinoafrica.com/
Vrede en Lust is the perfect venue for your dream wedding. Surrounded by the beauty of the Cape Winelands, declare your love for each other in the most tranquil setting at VnL.
http://www.vnl.co.za
Sleeping Out is the ultimate guide for those travelling in and around South Africa. Get the best South Africa accommodation today with Sleeping Out.
http://www.sleeping-out.co.za
Tour the magnificent Mother City with peace of mind and reassurance with the Cape Town Information Centre, a leading Cape Town travel guide.
http://www.ctic.co.za
Enjoy a memorable wildlife safari experience with Aquila, a world class, four star rated game reserve in the Western Cape.
http://www.aquilasafari.com