South Africa Tourism

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South Africa Tour & Travel Guide at WeAreHolidays

Country South Africa

Language English, Afrikaans, Zulu

Area 1,221,037 square kms (471,443 sq miles)

Currency South African Rand (ZAR)

Time Zone Its 3:30 hours behind IST (GMT + 2)

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South Africa Overview

Often called “Africa Lite”, South Africa is anything but. Classed amongst the planet’s mega-diverse countries, the country can only be described as a sensory overload. With its range of flora and fauna, regions and people, SA has good reason to call itself the Rainbow Nation. A huge array of activities, fantastic weather and excellent infrastructure ensures that South Africa attracts the largest numbers of tourists in the continent. So whether you’re exploring the origins of ancient man, gazing awestruck at the iconic Table Mountain or cage-diving with the Great White Sharks, you can be sure that South Africa has enough to cater to the most esoteric of interests. Waka waka, everyone.

Currency

The official currency of South Africa is South African Rand (ZAR). 100 KES = INR 677 approximately. (For latest rates, check http://www.xe.com/ ).

Local Language

South Africa has eleven official languages, but Afrikaans and English are the most popular ones.