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South Africa
Africa · Capital: Pretoria
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60,414,796Population
1,221,037km² area
Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans, EnglishLanguages
RandCurrency
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South Africa has three capitals and 11 official languages.
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❓ FAQs about South Africa
What is the capital of South Africa?
The capital city of South Africa is Pretoria.
What is the population of South Africa?
South Africa has an estimated population of 60,414,796.
What languages are spoken in South Africa?
The official or widely spoken languages are Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans, English.
What is the official currency of South Africa?
The official currency in South Africa is the Rand.
📚 Facts simplified for education · Population ~2024 · Sources: UN World Population Prospects, Natural Earth · Last reviewed September 2026 · Report an error