10 AMAZING FACTS ABOUT SOUTH AFRICA

South Africa may have several best places to visit and adventures to undertake, but at the same time, South Africa has some fantastic facts to spill. Let’s take a look at the Top 10 Amazing Facts about South Africa:

   1. RADIATING ENERGY?

Table Mountain in Cape Town is one of the most attractive tourist destinations in South Africa. What is more amazing about this Table Mountain is that it is believed to be one of the oldest mountains. A famous landmark of South Africa, the Table Mountain is famous as a photography destination and for the cable car that can be enjoyed here. What is unknown about this place is that Table Mountain is considered one of the twelve main energy centres that radiate, magnetic, electric or spiritual energy.

   2. WORLD RATED WATER

South Africa has the reputation of having the world’s third best-rated water. The water here is considered to be safe for drinking.

   3. THREE CAPITAL CITIES

South Africa has been different in many aspects. While most countries have just one capital city, South Africa is different! When I say different, I mean that South Africa has three capital cities. These three cities include; Cape Town, Pretoria and Bloemfontein. The reason for having three capital cities is due to Africa’s cultural and political struggles.

   4. LARGEST GAME RESERVE

The Kruger National Park that is located in northeastern South Africa, has a wide array of animals and birds that are a sight to see. This place is the only largest game reserve in South Africa. From the exciting safaris to the cruising along the wilderness, these activities will provide opportunities closer to nature.

   5. LARGEST PRODUCER OF PLATINUM

South Africa is the largest producer of platinum in the whole wide world. Although South Africa is the largest platinum producer, it is also the largest in terms of fruits and minerals produced and exported.

   6. THE RAINBOW NATION

South Africa, with all its diversity in natural and geographical aspect, is magnificent.  Besides this, the list of languages in South Africa goes on to 11 languages. The term rainbow nation was coined mainly to include the multiculturalism that his country boasts under its umbrella. In a country that once was under Apartheid, this term was important to get together all the people from different races and cultures.

   7. FRUITY AFFAIR

South Africa over the years, has gained the reputation of being the world’s second-largest fruit producer! The many fruits grown here are citrus fruits, apple, lemons etc. While visiting the markets, you can choose from several fruits available, which are seasonal.

   8. RELIGIOUS MATTER

South Africa is diverse when it comes to its natural, geographical aspects and religion-wise as well. In South Africa, approximately 80% of the population is Christians while the remaining 20 % of the population is Hindu, Muslim, Buddhist and other religions.

   9. SAME GENDER MARRIAGE

South Africa has set the bars high in many matters, whether having the largest gaming reserve or the number of languages. However, the most interesting fact is that South Africa was among the first few African countries to recognize same-sex marriage. It also became the fifth country in the world to do the same.

   10. WILD AFRICA

South Africa, apart from having an abundance of natural reserves and gaming reserves. South Africa is also famous for many other reasons. You can find several animals and exotic species in South Africa, ranging from the Giant African Elephant, Ostrich, whale, shark, to the tallest animal-like giraffe and fastest mammal on earth, i.e. Cheetah.

Also check out 10 Best Tourist Places to visit in South Africa and 10 Best Things To Do In South Africa.