The Republic of South Africa is the most southern country of the continent of Africa. It has about 1,800 miles of coastline and borders both the Indian and Atlantic Oceans. Though the country has a history of civil strife, it has been unified and had its first democratic election in 1994.

The Republic of South Africa is the 25th largest country in the world with 50 million inhabitants who speak eleven officially recognized languages. English is still the language used most in commerce and in public.

South Africa is known for its gold and diamonds, both of which were discovered in the late 1800's. It is also a very biologically diverse country with 10% of all known plant species on Earth being found here. A visitor will see lions, leopards, white rhinos, blue wildebeest, kudos, impalas, hyenas, hippos, and giraffes as well as vegetable crops, cattle and dairy farms.

Most visitors come to South Africa for the diverse and picturesque culture, wildlife, local wines, and ethnically diverse cuisine. During the 2010 World Cup many football fans will certainly be here to follow their favourite teams playing!

World Cup Hosting Cities: Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, Port Elizabeth, Rustenburg, Polokwane, Pretoria, Bloemfontein, Nelspruit.

Sightseeing: South Africa is one of the most diverse and enchanting countries in the world. Exotic combinations of landscapes, people, history, and culture offer the traveler a unique and inspiring experience. South Africa offers the best and least crowded beaches in the world. Throw in wildlife parks such as the Kruger Park, Eight World Heritage Sites, beautiful natural scenery, spectacular golf courses. Throughbred horse racing, a great infrastructure and a stable post-apartheid environment and you have a great destination waiting to happen. No visit to South Africa is complete without a visit to one of the breathtaking and awe-inspiring game reserves. South Africa is home to the big five: lions, elephants, rhinos, leopards, and buffalo; all of which roam many of the 20 National Parks (including two of the world's most famous wildlife reserves, the Kruger Park and Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park) and numerous private game reserves. Experiencing wildlife in their natural habitat on a South African safari is truly spectacular! Options will be available in the near future.

South Africa can boast several cultural and natural sites inscribed on the World Heritage list:
·  Fossil Hominid Sites of Sterkfontein, Swartkrans, Kromdraai, and Environs (1999)
·  Mapungubwe Cultural Landscape (2003)
·  Richtersveld Cultural and Botanical Landscape (2007)
·  Robben Island (1999)
·  Cape Floral Region Protected Areas (2004)
·  Simangaliso Wetland Park (1999)
·  Vredefort Dome (2005)
·  Khahlamba / Drakensberg Park (2000)