Features of South Africa

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2.

What Makes South Africa Unique?
There are many reasons why South Africa is a unique
country and why we can be proud to call it our home.

3.

Wildlife
Do you know which
animals form part of
the Big Five?
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4.

National Symbols of South Africa
tree
animal
fish
Springbuck
Yellow Wood
flower
bird
Galjoen
Blue Crane
Protea

5.

South African Currency
South Africa’s official currency is the rand.
Notes:
Cents:
R10
Did you know that Nelson
Mandela is the first living
person to appear on South
African banknotes?
R50
R20
R100
R200

6.

South African Food
Can you think of some traditional South African food?

7.

South African Rugby and Cricket Team
South Africa’s rugby and cricket team were both named
after two of the national symbols.
The Springbucks
The Proteas

8.

Official Languages of South Africa
South Africa has 11 official languages:
English
Afrikaans
Sepedi
Sesotho
Ndebele
Swazi
Zulu
Xhosa
Venda
Tsonga
Tswana

9.

Words True To South Africa
Here are some words that are typical South African. It
makes us unique above other countries.
Aikona
Boerewors
Braai
Biltong
Howzit
My bru
Yebo
Lekker
My China

10.

Places To Visit In South Africa
Here are a few places in South Africa that make our
country special.
The Kruger
National Park
Blyde River Canyon
Cape Town
Sun City
Click to show a
few photos.
uShaka Marine
World
Namaqualand