Cape Town, Kruger National Park (a big game reserve) and the Drakensberg Mountains are among the most visited places in South Africa.
South Africa has 11 official languages, including English and Afrikaans.
South Africa is home to just under 48 million inhabitants.
The best time to see South African wildlife is from May to September. Visits to Cape Town and the west of the country are recommended from October to March, while visits to the north and east are from May to October.
During the summer (November to March), temperatures in South Africa are rather pleasant, hovering around 25°Celsius. Winter temperatures are cooler and can drop to around 10°C.
The concept of apartheid, meaning "separation" in Afrikaans, was established in South Africa in the 1950's and was abolished in 1991.
