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On the southern tip of Africa, magnificent wildlife roams the numerous national parks, two great oceans meet and sunny weather abounds year round.South Africa is a diverse and enchanting country. Beauitful combinations of landscapes, history, people and culture offer the traveller a unique and inspiring experience.

Place
South Africa is bordered by northern neighbours Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe and Mozambique. It encompasses the independent mountain kingdoms of Lesotho and Swaziland and is flanked by the warm Indian Ocean on the east and the Atlantic Ocean on the west - giving South Africa its spectacular range of biodiversity.

Land Stats
Land Area: 1,221,040 sq km (471,443 sq miles)
Latitude/Longitude: 25° 73'S, 28° 22'E
Highest Point: Njesuthi (11,181 ft.) (3,408 m)
Land Divisions: 9 provinces; including Eastern Cape, Free State, Gauteng, KwaZulu Natal, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, North West, Northern Cape and Western Cape.

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