Spunky Spontaneous South Africa
Inspiring new ways
Flag
Adopted on April 27, 1994, the flag of South Africa was designed to symbolize unity. The red, white and blue colors were taken from the colors of the Boer Republics. The yellow, black and green are taken from the African National Congress (ANC)flag
Map
Above is the map of South Africa.
Typical Dishes
- Maize Porridge
- Tripe
- Morogo
- Chakalaka
- Amadumbe
- Ubiquitous Boerewors Roll
Maize Porridge
Pap is a traditional dish that is native to South Africans; the dish is made from softly grounded maize, which is then cooked to the chef’s desired idea of the meal that they have in mind. However grounded maize may be found in other parts of the world as well, and just differs in name. In the West, pap is better known as polenta or grits, and in East Africa it is known as ugali.
Beetroot
In South Africa, beetroot is usually grown in cool regions or during the cooler seasons in warm areas. The growing period varies from eight to 11 weeks in favourable climatic conditions.
History
The Europeans landed in Capetown in 1652 and they didn't want to expand their land, but just harvest all of the materials. In the beginning the nineteenth century, division of local settlers and metropolitan rulers accelerated widening racial divide between whites and blacks. There were discoveries of minerals in late nineteenth century- diamonds in 1867 and gold in 1886. Altered economy and political structure.
Culture
There are variations of groups with different languages, religions, and race. Zulu, Ndenele, Khosian, Hindu, Muslim, and Afrikaner.
Vegetables
Some of the vegetables grown in South Africa are:
Potatoes
Rice
Beet root
Carrots
Cabbage
Pumpkin
Why should I come and visit South Africa?
South Africa offers a unique mix of wildlife, culture, and beautiful landscape.
Also Kruger National Park is one of the best places in the world for viewing African wildlife.
In addition to wildlife and landscape, there are no language barriers, so everyone speaks English. Also, South Africa has beautiful and clear bodies of water.
Economy/Government
Economy: Upper middle country
Government: Constitutional Democracy
GDP: 350 billion
The president is Jacob Zuma
CITINGS
- WWW.Cia.gov
- WWW.Country.south Africa.net
- WWW.Nationsonline.org