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Information
About South Africa
Languages:
Although there are 11 different languages spoken in South Africa,
English is the most widely spoken.
Population:
43,421,021
Currency:
The unit of currency in South Africa is the rand. Bills come in
R10, R20, R50, R100, and R200 denominations. Major credit cards
and traveler's checks are widely accepted. In cities and large towns,
ATMs are plentiful sources for obtaining local currency.
Weather:
Winters are generally more mild than Europe, and summers are more
hot. In Cape Town, lowest are in the mid 40° F (occurs in July);
and the highest is around the mid 80° F (occurs in February).
Time Zone:
2 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (+2 GMT). Daylight Saving Time
is not observed.
Telephones:
Communication in South Africa is of an international standard and
it is easy to make contact with the rest of the world. Mobile are
available and coverage is excellent over main routes.
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