Countries of the World: South Africa
Welcome to our Countries of the World section.
In this post we will be going over some brief information on and how to pronounce South Africa.
South Africa is a large country on the African continent with coastlines along the South Atlantic, Southern and Indian oceans with a population of just under 61.2 million people in 2022 and the following 6 countries across its borders:
You pronounce South Africa like this: SOUTH AFF-RI-KAH.
Key information and contact details for South Africa
Official Language: English.
Secondary Language(s): Zulu, Xhosa, Afikaans.
South Africa dialling code: +27.
South Africa currency: South African Rand.
South Africa Capital City: South Africa has 3 official capital cities which are: Pretoria (Executive), Cape Town (Legislative) and Bloemfontein (Judicial).
South Africa International Airport: OR Tambo International Airport, 1 Jones Rd, Kempton Park, Johannesburg, 1632, South Africa. Phone Number: +27 11 921 6262.
Emergency Services Phone Number: Police: 10 111. Ambulance / Fire: 10 177.
British Embassy: There are 2 British Embassies in South Africa plus a handful of consulates The 2 main British Embassies are:
British High Commission Pretoria (North East).
British High Commission Pretoria: British High Commission, Pretoria, British High Commission, 255 Hill Street, Arcadia, Pretoria, Gauteng, 0002, South Africa. Phone Number: +27 12 421 7500.
British Consulate General Cape Town (South West).
British Consulate General Cape Town, 15th Floor, Norton Rose House, 8 Riebeek Street, Foreshore, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8000, South Africa. Phone Number: +27 21 405 2400.
American Embassy: U.S. Embassy in South Africa, 877 Pretorius St, Arcadia, Pretoria. Phone Number: +27 12 431 4000.
Latest Travel Advice (British Government): https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/south-africa.