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COUNTRY INFORMATION - SOUTH AFRICA

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Location of South Africa
The Republic of South Africa lies at the southern end of the African continent. It is bounded by the Indian Ocean to the east and the Atlantic Ocean to the west, and is bordered to the north by Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique and Swaziland and totally encloses Lesotho. South Africa has three major geographical regions, namely plateau, mountains and the coastal belt.

Airports
Cape Town International is 13 miles east of the city and the travel time is about 25 minutes. Inter-Cape buses run 24 hours a day and meet all incoming and outgoing flights. Some hotels operate courtesy buses. Taxis are available, with a surcharge after 23:00.

Bloemfontein International is 6 miles east of the city and the travel time is around 15 minutes. The Airport shuttle bus to the city centre leaves from outside the airport building. Taxis are also available.

Durban International is 10 miles south-west of the city and the travel time is around 20 minutes. Airport buses and taxis are available to the city.

Johannesburg International is 14 miles east of the city and the travel time is around 35 minutes. Bus services to Pretoria and Johannesburg are available. Buses link Kempton Park with Johannesburg. Taxis are available. Some major hotels operate courtesy coaches.

Language
The official languages are Afrikaans, English, isiNdebele, isiXhosa, isiZulu, Sepedi, Sesotho, Setswana, Siswati, Tshivenda and Xitsonga.

Places To Go
With staggeringly beautiful rural areas, such as the Cape Winelands, the towering dunes of the Wild Coast, the magnificent game parks of Kruger and Zululand, and the Kalahari and Karoo deserts, barren for much of the year but a carpet of flowers in spring, the possibilities for tourists are endless. Alternatively, visit sophisticated cities such as Johannesburg, Pretoria, Durban and Cape Town, or charming historic towns like Stellenbosch or Pietermaritzburg. Even once infamous townships such as Soweto are now growing into vibrant cities in their own right. Cinemas show a variety of international films. In the large cities, there are regular plays, operas and symphony concerts. The local music scene is thriving, and there is a unique South African & #8216;township’ jazz style, exponents of which can be seen in all large cities. There are a number of nightclubs and discos open until late. The large hotels usually have live music or cabaret.

South African Tourism
Bojanala House
90 Protea Road
Chislehurston
Johannesburg 2196
South Africa
Postal address:
Private Bag X10012
Sandton 2196
South Africa
Tel: (11) 895 3000.
Fax: (11) 895 3001.
E-mail: info@southafrica.net
Website: www.southafrica.net

South African High Commission
South Africa House
Trafalgar Square
London
WC2N 5DP
UK
Tel: (020) 7451 7299.
Fax: (020) 7451 7284.
E-mail: general@southafricahouse.com
Website: www.southafricahouse.com
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 0830-1300 and 1400-1700.
Enquiries should be sent by post.

South African Consulate
15 Whitehall
London
SW1A 2DD
UK
Tel: (020) 7925 8910.
Fax: (020) 7930 1510.
Email: mailmaster@rsaconsulate.co.uk
Website: www.home-affairs.gov.za
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 0845-1245 (personal applications only).

South African Tourism Board (SATOUR)
6 Alt Grove
London
SW19 4DZ
UK
Tel: (020) 8971 9351 or (0870) 155 0044 (tourism enquiry line and brochure request).
Fax: (020) 8944 6705.
E-mail: info@uk.southafrica.net
Website: www.southafrica.net

British High Commission
255 Hill Street
Pretoria 0002
South Africa
Tel: (12) 421 7733 (general) or 421 7500 (main switchboard).
Fax: (12) 421 7555.
E-mail: media.pretoria@fco.gov.uk
Website: www.britain.org.za

Consular section:
Liberty Life Place
Block B
256 Glyn Street
Hatfield
Pretoria 0083
South Africa
Tel: (12) 483 1400 or 483 1401 (passport section) or 483 1402 (visa section).
Fax: (12) 483 1444 (passport section) or 483 1433 (visa section).

British Consulate General
15th Floor
Southern Life Centre
8 Riebeek Street
Cape Town 8001
South Africa
Postal address:
PO Box 500
Capetown 8000
South Africa
Tel: (21) 405 2400.
Fax: (21) 425 1427 (administration) or 419 6877 (consular) or 425 3660 (trade and commercial).
Website: www.britain.org.za
Other Consulates in: Durban and Johannesburg.
Honorary Consulate in: Port Elizabeth.

CIA World Factbook - South Africa
South Africa.com - South Africa, Hotels, Vacations, Tours, and Accomodiations.
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