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South Africa
Southern AfricaPretoria (administrative), Cape Town (legislative), Bloemfontein (judicial)
Quick Facts
- Capital
- Pretoria (administrative), Cape Town (legislative), Bloemfontein (judicial)
- Currency
- South African Rand (ZAR)
- Languages
- 11 official languages including Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans, English
- Best Time to Visit
- May to September (safari) / November to March (beaches)
Visa Information
General
Visa-free for some nationalities. E-visa being rolled out.
For SE Asian Passport Holders
Visa-free for Singapore, Malaysia (30 days). E-visa for others.
Highlights
- ●Table Mountain
- ●Kruger National Park
- ●Garden Route
Safety Tips
- ●Use Uber in cities
- ●Avoid walking alone at night
- ●Secure valuables in cars
Did You Know?
South Africa has three capital cities — the only country in the world with this arrangement.
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