Facts about South Africa:                            

• Official name: The South African Republic.

• Area: 1.233.400 km2.

• Population: 41 millions, of this 75% (black) African, 13% white and 8% coloured.

• Capital: Pretoria (Administration), Cape Town (The House of Parliament).

• Languages: English, Afrikaan.

• Religion: Christianity, Islamism, Hinduism, Jewry.

• Government: Republic and independent member of British Commonwealth.

• President: Thabo Mbeke (ANC).

 

Facts for the traveller:

• Passport: Must be valid at least 6 months after planned home journey.

• Visa: No demand for visit under 3 months for most Europeans. However, check at the travel agency.

• Vaccinations: None. Anti malaria treatment, however, is necessary when visiting Kruger National Park.

• Climate: Summer from November to March, and winter from June to August. Climate curves for Cape Town, Johannesburg and Port Elisabeth.

• Currency: Monetary standard is South African Rand.

• Credit cards: (Visa, Master, American Express, Diners) can be used almost everywhere in the country included hotels, restaurants and shops. All banks and shopping centre have machines for cash dispenser cards.

• Time: Local time in Cape Town is GMT + 2 hours.

• Tips: Are not included in restaurants and cafees - you ought to add 10-15% to the bill. The same applies to taxi drivers.

• Crime: When travelling in South Africa, certain precautions must be taken. If driving in car, always keep windows and doors locked. Never stop at roads in the countrysite for helping other drives and do not enter poor areas as Townships on your own hand. Try not to look like a typical tourist, don't carry too much cash and wear expensive jewellery - generally be alert, and use your common sense.

• Further information of South Africa: Please use links provided on this site or The South Africa Tourist Organisation, Satour's website.

 

 

 

 

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