The most developed part of Africa is considered southern. It is here that you can see skyscrapers and innovative technologies combined with endless snow-white beaches, blue ocean waters and steppes with wild animals. It is also here that you can get acquainted with the customs of unique African tribes, enjoy a safari, soak up the gentle rays of the sun, relax in nightclubs, try the traditional food of the locals and get a lot of unforgettable experiences. Next, we suggest reading more interesting facts about South Africa.
1. It is the territory of South Africa that is famous for the fall of the meteorite.
2. South Africa is the world leader in the extraction of platinum, diamonds, gold and minerals, which are rare.
3. The first human heart transplant was performed in South Africa.
4. The oldest rocks in the world are also in South Africa.
5. South African wine is highly valued by Walt Disney.
6. The famous rooibos tea is produced in South Africa.
7. The deepest hole in the earth is located on the territory of South Africa.
8. South Africa differs from the countries of the world space in that high-quality running water flows there.
9. On average, South African men live up to 50 years, and women up to 48 years.
10. Hunting is strictly controlled in South Africa, and the hunting season continues throughout the year.
11. There are about 18,000 local plants.
12. South Africa is a state that is fully provided with the sun.
13. South Africa is the largest producer of macadamia oil and the same nuts, exporting them to other countries.
14. This is the only country where you can order monkey steak.
15. So many no one consumes seafood and fish like South Africa.
16. South Africa has 3 capitals: Pretoria, Cape Town and Bloemfontein.
17. South Africa is the second state that exports fruits in large quantities.
18. A colony of penguins lives near South Africa.
19. South Africa is the first state from African countries that participated in the World Cup.
20. South Africa is considered the most developed African country.
21. Approximately 900 species of birds live on the territory of this state.
22. Approximately 5 million white people live in South Africa.
23. South Africa has 11 official languages and many dialects.
24. Johannesburg is the largest city located in South Africa.
28. Cigarettes are quite expensive in South Africa.
29. South African vodka is vile and very expensive.
30. South African drivers are polite.
31. Most of the inhabitants of South Africa have Slavic names.
32. In South Africa, a stupid and not smart person can be called a “baboon”.
33. South Africa is the first state that was able to create gasoline from coal.
34. Gasoline is cheap in this country.
35. In South Africa, an engineer has a salary of $3,500.
36. South Africans mostly suffer from aggressive hippos.
37. Kingklip is the most delicious fish that can be found in South Africa.
38. Rugby is considered the most popular sport in South Africa.
39. The mentality of the inhabitants of this state is similar to Slavic.
40. South Africa is the most economically developed country on the continent.
41. If a person in South Africa is in danger, then any degree of self-defense is allowed by law.
42. About 2,000 ships had to sink off the coast of South Africa.
43. South Africa has the cheapest electricity.
44. South Africa is the only state in which 3 Nobel Prize winners lived on the same street.
45. The human remains that were found on the territory of this country are more than 160,000 years old.
46. In South Africa, the largest tree grows – baobab, the fruits of which are called “monkey bread”.
47. South Africa was able to voluntarily give up nuclear weapons.
48. South Africa is the state where the tourism business is promisingly developed.
49. 280000 mills are located on the territory of this state.
50. Of the 49 million people in South Africa, only 18 million are able-bodied people.
51. Chris Barnard performed the first heart transplant in South Africa.
52. More 28 thousand schools operate on the territory of this state.
53. A lake located in South Africa is the only lake that was formed due to a landslide.
54. There are a lot of different spices in South Africa.
55. Dry meat in this country is called “biltong.”
56. South Africans can eat meat in the morning, afternoon, and evening. They cannot live a day without this product.
57. South Africans prefer spicy food.
58. South African drivers almost never break traffic rules.
59. The most desired trophy for hunters in South Africa is the prey of a lion.
60. The buffalo is considered the most dangerous animal in the process of hunting on the territory of this state.
61. Tau-Tona – this is the deepest mine in South Africa, thanks to which gold is extracted.
62. South Africa is endowed with all the relief forms that exist on Earth.
63. South Africa is considered one of the states developing nuclear weapons.
64. The largest diamond called the Cullinan was found in South Africa.
65. The blue-green algae that existed 3500 million years ago was found in South Africa.
66. South Africa runs the best train in the world, a trip on which can cost $ 1,500.
67. Afrikaans is the language of South Africa, which is similar to the Flemish language.
68. People with a good specialty and higher education in South Africa earn decent amounts.
69. In 1999, the Pan African Games were held in South Africa.
70. South Africa is considered the first country in the number of flowering trees.
71. The country has its own wine industry.
72. Bank branches and ATMs at airports in South Africa operate around the clock.
73. South Africa has the most modern telecommunications network.
74. There is no public transport in many cities in South Africa.
75. This state has a high crime rate.
76. There are many people in South Africa who are infected with HIV.
77. 80% of the plants growing on the territory of this state are considered uniquely South African.
78. South Africa is the birthplace of baobabs.
79. Researchers in South Africa managed to record several rapes of penguins by fur seals.
80. The largest diamond was found in 1905 in South Africa.
81. In the national park of South Africa you can see a white lion.
82. South Africa is considered the world leader in the number of rapes.
83. Every 4th male resident in South Africa is considered a rapist.
84. South Africa the longest wine route in the entire world.
85. South Africa produces 2-thirds of Africa’s electricity.
86. South Africa is considered a haven for the smallest succulents.
87. South Africa is the only country that produces Class C Mercedes-Benz.
88. Three of the five fastest animals in the world live in this country.
89. South Africa has the highest jumping bridge.
90. White people are in leadership positions in South Africa.
91. South Africa is a multinational country.
92. In South Africa, in a mine managed to find a blue diamond.
93. The African language is a synthesis of German and Dutch.
94. There is no religious majority in this state.
95. A doctor from South Africa was able to invent a unique retinal transplant technology, thanks to which Margaret Thatcher was able to save her eyesight.
96. South Africans prefer to drink beer rather than strong alcoholic beverages.
97. South Africa invented traps made of flamethrower, which allow you to keep the car safe from theft.
98. Cape Agulhas and the Cape of Good Hope symbolize South Africa.
99. 20% of South Africans were left without work.
100. 11% of the country’s annual finances go to healthcare wound.