🇿🇦 South Africa: The Rainbow Nation and Gateway to Africa
The Republic of South Africa (RSA) is the southernmost country in Africa. Known as the "Rainbow Nation" (a term coined by Desmond Tutu), it celebrates its diverse mix of cultures, languages, and religions. It has a rich and turbulent history marked by the fight against Apartheid (racial segregation) and its subsequent transition to democracy. It is a founding member of the African Union (AU) and is the most industrialized economy on the continent. Feature Information Official Name Republic of South Africa Capitals Three Capitals: Pretoria (Executive), Cape Town (Legislative), Bloemfontein (Judicial) Largest City Johannesburg Area Approx. 1.22 million sq. km Population Approx. 60.4 Million Official Languages 12 (including Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans, English) UN Membership Date November 7, 1945 (Founding Member) Nelson Mandela: Father of South Africa Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela was a revolutionary anti-apartheid leader and the first democratically elected President of South Afri...