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== South Africa in a nutshell == | == South Africa in a nutshell == | ||
(adapted from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_Africa) | |||
The Republic of South Africa (also known by other official names) is a country located at the southern tip of Africa. South Africa's coast borders both the Atlantic and Indian oceans. To the north of South Africa lie [[Namibia]], [[Botswana]], [[Zimbabwe]], [[Mozambique]] and [[Swaziland]], while the Kingdom of [[Lesotho]] is an independent enclave surrounded by South African territory. | |||
South Africa is known for its diversity, and eleven official languages are recognised in its constitution.[6] English is the most commonly spoken language in official and commercial public life, however it is only the fifth most spoken home language. | |||
South Africa is ethnically diverse, with the largest Caucasian, Indian, and racially mixed communities in Africa. Although 79.6% of South Africa's population is Black, this category is neither culturally nor linguistically homogenous, as they speak a number of different Bantu languages, nine of which have official status. | |||
Midyear 2007, South Africa's population was estimated at 47.9 million. This makes it quite large compared with the typical European country. | |||
== South Africa education policy == | == South Africa education policy == | ||
To follow. | |||
== South Africa education system == | == South Africa education system == | ||
To follow. | |||
== Higher education == | == Higher education == | ||
Revision as of 16:44, 8 August 2008
Partners situated in South Africa
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South Africa in a nutshell
(adapted from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_Africa)
The Republic of South Africa (also known by other official names) is a country located at the southern tip of Africa. South Africa's coast borders both the Atlantic and Indian oceans. To the north of South Africa lie Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique and Swaziland, while the Kingdom of Lesotho is an independent enclave surrounded by South African territory.
South Africa is known for its diversity, and eleven official languages are recognised in its constitution.[6] English is the most commonly spoken language in official and commercial public life, however it is only the fifth most spoken home language.
South Africa is ethnically diverse, with the largest Caucasian, Indian, and racially mixed communities in Africa. Although 79.6% of South Africa's population is Black, this category is neither culturally nor linguistically homogenous, as they speak a number of different Bantu languages, nine of which have official status.
Midyear 2007, South Africa's population was estimated at 47.9 million. This makes it quite large compared with the typical European country.
South Africa education policy
To follow.
South Africa education system
To follow.