The most developed part of Africa is the southern one. It is here that you can see skyscrapers and innovative technologies combined with endless 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, taste the traditional food of the locals and get a sea of unforgettable impressions. 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 that are rare.
3. The first human heart transplant was performed in South Africa.
4. The oldest rocks in the world are also found in South Africa.
5. South African wine is highly regarded by Walt Disney.
6. The famous rooibos tea is produced in South Africa.
7. The deepest hole in the earth is in 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 to be 50 and women to 48.
10.Hunting is strictly controlled in South Africa and the hunting season continues throughout the year.
11. There are about 18,000 native plants in South Africa.
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. No one consumes as much seafood and fish as South Africa.
16. South Africa has 3 capitals: Pretoria, Cape Town and Bloemfontein.
17. South Africa is the second country to export large quantities of fruit.
18.A colony of penguins lives near South Africa.
19. South Africa is the first African country to participate in the World Cup.
20. The most developed African country is South Africa.
21. Approximately 900 species of birds live on the territory of this state.
22. About 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.
25. 99.9% of the population has a driving license in this country.
26 South Africa has ideal roads.
27. Rand is the official currency in circulation of this country.
28. Cigarettes are quite expensive in South Africa.
29 South African vodka is nasty and very expensive.
30 South African drivers are polite.
31. Most of the inhabitants of South Africa have Russian names.
32 In South Africa, a stupid and not at all smart person can be called a “baboon”.
33 South Africa is the first state 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. Kingclip is the most delicious fish that can be found in South Africa.
38. Rugby is considered the most popular form of sports in South Africa.
39.The mentality of the inhabitants of this state is similar to the Slavic one.
40 South Africa is the most economically developed country on the continent.
41. If a person is in danger in South Africa, then the law allows any degree of self-defense.
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 where 3 Nobel laureates lived on a single street.
45. The human remains that were found in this country are more than 160,000 years old.
46 In South Africa, the largest tree grows - the baobab, the fruits of which are called "monkey bread."
47. South Africa was able to voluntarily renounce nuclear weapons.
48. South Africa is the state where the tourism business is promisingly developed.
49.280000 mills are on the territory of this state.
50. Out of 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 than 28 thousand schools operate on the territory of this state.
53. The lake, located in South Africa, is the only lake that was formed by a landslide.
54 There are a lot of different spices in South Africa.
55.Dry meat is called biltong in this country.
56. Residents of South Africa 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 coveted trophy of hunters in South Africa is the prey of a lion.
60.The most dangerous animal in the process of hunting on the territory of this state is the buffalo.
61. Tau-Tona is the deepest mine in South Africa, thanks to which gold is mined.
62 South Africa is endowed with all the relief forms that exist on Earth.
63. South Africa is considered one of the states that develop nuclear weapons.
64.The largest diamond named Cullinan was found in South Africa.
65. Blue-green algae, which existed 3500 million years ago, were found in South Africa.
66 South Africa has the best train in the world, which can cost $ 1,500 to travel.
67. Afrikaans is a South African language that is similar to Flemish.
68. People with good qualifications and higher education in South Africa earn decent sums.
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 South African airports are open around the clock.
73 South Africa has a state-of-the-art telecommunications network.
74.Many cities in South Africa lack public transport.
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 the baobabs.
79. Researchers in South Africa were able 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 has the longest wine route in the entire world.
85 South Africa generates 2 thirds of all electricity in Africa.
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 A blue diamond was found at a mine in South Africa.
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. Residents of South Africa prefer to drink beer than strong alcoholic drinks.
97 In South Africa, flamethrower traps have been invented, which allow you to keep the car safe from theft.
98. South Africa is symbolized by Cape Agulhas and Cape of Good Hope.
99.20% of South African residents were unemployed.
100.11% of the country's annual finance goes to health care.
