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Africa• Southern Africa
ISO: ZA / ZAF • ID: za

South Africa — Interactive Map, Geography & Country Atlas

Comprehensive sovereign guide to South Africa. Explore interactive 3D globe telemetry, physical landscapes, major urban centers, and real-time world events.

Capital CityPretoria (executive), Cape Town (legislative), Bloemfontein (judicial)
Population60 million
Surface Area1,221,037 km²
CurrencySouth African Rand (ZAR)
Official Languages12 official languages including Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans, English
Centroid Coordinates-30.56°, 22.94°
3D Globe Orbiting: South AfricaCoordinates: -30.5595° N, 22.9375° E • WebGL Accelerated
LAYER:satellite
SELECTED TARGETSouth Africa
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🏔️ Physical Geography & Terrain

Southernmost point of the African continent, with a high interior plateau framed by the Great Escarpment and oceans.

Climate ClassificationMostly semi-arid, Mediterranean in the southwest, subtropical in the east
Notable Natural LandmarkTable Mountain & Kruger National Park
Geographic Fact

Did You Know?

South Africa is the only nation in the world with three official designated capital cities.

🏙️ Major Cities of South Africa

Primary metropolitan centers, administrative districts, and demographic hubs.

★ CapitalLive ↗

Johannesburg

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MetropolitanLive ↗

Cape Town

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Urban Center

Durban

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Urban Center

Pretoria

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Urban Center

Gqeberha

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🌤️ Climate & Atmospheric Profile

Regional climate conditions centered on Pretoria (executive), Cape Town (legislative), Bloemfontein (judicial) (-30.56°, 22.94°).

Primary Climate ZoneMostly semi-arid, Mediterranean in the southwest, subtropical in the east
Capital Weather ReferencePretoria (executive), Cape Town (legislative), Bloemfontein (judicial) Coordinates-30.56° N / 22.94° E
Continent Climate BeltAfrica (Southern Africa) →

🪐 Latest Planetary & Natural Events in South Africa

Real-time planetary telemetry, scientific observations, and geophysical events.

climate_oceansCape Town

Deep-Sea Observational Buoys Deployed off Cape Town

Oceanographic researchers have anchored deep-water telemetry buoys off the coast of South Africa to track the Agulhas current and southern ocean heat transport mechanisms.

Gamified Geography

Play South Africa Geography Games

Test your knowledge of South Africa’s flag, capital, borders, and history.

🌐 Related & Neighboring Countries

Explore bordering nations and regional partners in Africa (Southern Africa).

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