About South Africa
South Africa, Africa's southernmost
nation, is also Africa's largest and most developed economy. Diamond and
gold strikes in the late 19th century began transforming this land of
African tribespeople, Boer farmers, and British traders into an
industrial colossus. Today South Africa produces high-tech equipment and
is a world leader in the output of gold and diamonds. On South Africa's
high grassland plateau, or veld, lies its premier city, Johannesburg
(usually shortened to Jo'burg).Johannesburg and its satellite cities are
home to more than 8 million people-generating 9 percent of all economic
activity in Africa.
It’s no wonder that South Africa
draws more visitors than anywhere else in sub-Saharan Africa.
World-class wildlife-watching, cosmopolitan cities like the great big
beating heart of Johannesburg, stunning natural panoramas from Table
Mountain National Park and vibrant cultures make the country appealing
to almost every taste and budget. Geographically, its extremes include
the semiarid desert of the Karoo, the snowcapped peaks of the
Drakensberg Range, the lush subtropical coast of KwaZulu-Natal and the
fertile temperate valleys of Western Cape. Within the space of a day,
you can journey from vineyard-clad hillsides in the Western Cape to the
vast open spaces of the Kalahari; from waterfront chic in Cape Town to
isolated Zulu villages; from elephant-spotting in Kruger National Park
to the sublime seascapes of the coast.
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South
African
Educational System
School life spans 13 years, although the first year of education and the
last three years, are not compulsory. In South Africa, you can
find the concept of public and private school which vary according to
character, size, quality of education, and financial advantages. South
Africa's universities are leading the way in Africa. The country's 23
public higher education institutions were restructured to offer a range
of study and research options for both local and international students.
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