South Africa
By: Misuni K. 5th period social studies
South Africa
South Africa is at the very bottom of Africa. Of course, it's in the South of Africa. The life in South Africa is completely different than how we live. There are many poor people and also many people who are extremely religious. Many people here in America, aren't as religious as the people in South Africa. They wear traditional clothes, we wear non-traditional clothes. We are all very different, and you get to find out just how different we are! Also many cool and amazing facts about South Africa.
Oh the Wonderful Oceans We Go!
On the very sides of South Africa, lays the most amazing and humongous oceans.
To the East of South Africa- The Indian Ocean
To the West of South Africa- The Atlantic Ocean
To the East of South Africa- The Indian Ocean
To the West of South Africa- The Atlantic Ocean
Some Natural Resouces
Gem Diamonds
When you find a Diamond, what do you think? "I am so rich now! I am gonna be a millionaire!" In South Africa, when the people find the Diamonds, the don't keep it, they always sell the Diamonds to people and then maybe those Diamonds could be in stores here in America!
Salt
When you buy salt in Walmart, look at how small the pieces are. Salt actually starts out as one big crystal, then people find it, grind it, and then you get your salty spice of wonder.
Gold
Gold is a luxurious item that everybody wants. Sold Gold! Well, many South Africans mine, and mine, and mine, till they find loads of gold too sell to buyers too get money.
Political Problems
Apartheid
Apartheid means, discrimination, the separations between people. In South Africa, much apartheid came upon the land in the 1930's. Much white people had come and they would get more than the others. This caused much problems.
Nelson Mandela
First elected president in South Africa. A remarkable man. He helped many people in South Africa by stopping apartheid in South Africa. He gave his people confidence, care, and freedom. He retired in 1999 after 5 years of presidential service. He was the many that changed lives for many South Africans.