1、The geography of south Africa South Africa, on the continents southern tip, with a long coastline that stretches more than 2,500 km. it is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean on the west and by the Indian Ocean on the south and east. South Africa is the 25th-largest country in the world . 開普敦 Cape Town,

2、Bloemfontein 隆方丹 Pretoria 比勒陀利亞 South Africa has three capital cities: Cape Town, the largest of the three, is the legislative capital; Pretoria is the administrative capital; and Bloemfontein is the judicial capital. South Africa has a bicameral parliament: the National Council of Provinces (the up

3、per house) has 90 members, while the National Assembly (the lower house) has 400 members. 。 國旗國旗 National flag 國徽 National emblem 南非國徽 South Africa National Emblem South Africa is a realm of rainbow (彩虹的 國度） You can suddenly spy a fully arched rainbow in the mist of a waterfall, with its orange, vio

4、let, and green bands bleeding into each other. 帝王花 King Protea National flower South Africas rich mineral resources, large reserves, the only lacking is oil Diamond deposits also ranks first in the world There is the worlds largest gold mining. South Africa has a lot of animal for example: lions , l

5、eopards elephants and so on. Ethnic Diversity and Its problem Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela Mandela(1918-2013) became the first black president of South Africa (May 1994 - to June 2000). Mandela is a hero of South Africa, Africa and human. He spent his whole life to stop racial segregation and finally w

6、on a victory. South Africa and its Culture The mingling and melding in South Africas urban areas, along with the suppression of traditional cultures during the apartheid years, means that the old ways of life are fading, but traditional black cultures are still strong in much of the countryside. The

7、 art of South Africas indigenous populations can be one of the only ways to connect with lost cultures . Zulu is one of the strongest surviving black cultures and massed Zulu singing at Inkatha Freedom Party demonstrations is a powerful expression of this ancient culture. South African traditional m

8、arriage customs According to this ancient tradition, a man must pay a price to acquire the right to marry a woman. Traditionally, it is paid in cows, now it is paid in cash for sake of convenience. In 2001, African customary law enacted which supports the payment. Etiquette and customs in south Afri

9、ca Meeting Etiquette They often shake hands whit eye contact and smiling. Some woman just nod their heads. Men kiss a woman they know well on the cheek in place of a handshake. The entertainment of the Republic of South Africa The Nineteenth FIFA World Cup (official name: 2010 FIFA World Cup South A

10、frica ) Finals was held in South Africa in June 11, 2010 .This is the first time the World Cup held in Africa. The 87 - year - old Mandela persist in serving as a bidding ambassador, also couldnt help lifting the World Cup model with tears of joy . The geography of south Africa South Africa, on the

11、continents southern tip, with a long coastline that stretches more than 2,500 km. it is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean on the west and by the Indian Ocean on the south and east. South Africa is the 25th-largest country in the world . 帝王花 King Protea National flower South Africa and its Culture The m

12、ingling and melding in South Africas urban areas, along with the suppression of traditional cultures during the apartheid years, means that the old ways of life are fading, but traditional black cultures are still strong in much of the countryside. South Africa and its Culture The mingling and melding in South Africas urban areas, along w