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The quick guide to South Africa

What languages do South Africans speak? Is South Africa a democracy? Are there big cities with modern amenities? Are the roads tarred? How far will my money go? ... You've got three minutes to spare? Here's the lowdown on why South Africa's going to surprise you.

South Africa: open for business

South Africa offers a unique combination of highly developed first world economic infrastructure with a vibrant emerging market economy.

South Africa: economy overview

South Africa is the economic powerhouse of Africa, with a gross domestic product comprising around 25% of the entire continent's GDP.

South Africa's infrastructure

World-class infrastructure - including a modern transport network, low-cost energy, and sophisticated telecommunications facilities.

Opportunities: key sectors

Business opportunities abound across South Africa's economy, with a number of sectors having particularly high growth and investment potential.

Black economic empowerment

A moral initiative to redress the wrongs of the past - as well as a pragmatic strategy to realise South Africa's full economic potential.

2010 Fifa World Cup

2010 Fifa World Cup

The world's biggest sporting event after the Olympic Games is coming to South Africa.

South Africa travel experiences

Travel experiences

We've got it all: friendly people, unique cultures, abundant wildlife, golden beaches, world-class hotels - and more.

South Africa's weather and climate

Climate

Warm, temperate conditions - and a seemingly endless supply of sunshine.

South Africa's beaches

Beaches

Two oceans, 3 000 kilometres of coastline, and some of the best beaches in the world.

South Africa's wildlife wonders

Wildlife

From big to small, meat eater to ant eater, primate to reptile ... our animals are wild, varied and abundant.

South Africa's arts and crafts

Arts and crafts

South Africans adapt every possible medium to produce a remarkable range of craftwork.

World Heritage sites in South Africa

World heritage

We're home to seven World Heritage sites, places of "outstanding value to humanity".