South Africa

South Africa, officially the Republic of South Africa (Afrikaans: Republiek van Suid-Afrika, Zulu: iRiphabliki yaseNingizimu Afrika, Xhosa: iRiphabliki yaseMzantsi Afrika), is a country located at the southern tip of the African continent. It borders the countries of Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, and Swaziland. Lesotho is an independent enclave entirely surrounded by South African territory.

South Africa has experienced a significantly different evolution from other nations in Africa as a result of two facts. Firstly, immigration from Europe reached levels not experienced in other African communities. Secondly, the strategic importance of the Cape Sea Route, as emphasised by the closure of the Suez Canal during the Six Day War, and mineral wealth made the country extremely important to Western interests, particularly during the Cold War. As a result of immigration, South Africa is a very racially diverse nation. It has the largest population of people of Coloured (i.e. mixed racial background), whites, and Indian communities in Africa. Black South Africans account for slightly less than 80% of the population.

South Africa will be the host nation for the 2010 FIFA World Cup. It will be the first time the tournament is held in Africa.

Ski resorts

Tiffindell, Sani Pass, Southern Drakensberg Ski Resort

Beach resorts

Umhlanga Sands, Aliwal Shoal Dive Lodge, Rocktail Bay Lodge, Sodwana Bay Lodge, Thonga Lodge, Sandown Bay, 17 Bondi Beach Shelly Beach Margate, Friday Island, Mazeppa Bay, Qolora Mouth, Summerstrand, Illovo Beach, Kelso, Margate, Mellville Beach, San Lameer, Sheffield Beach, Sunwich Port, Knysna, Langebaan, Kidd's Beach, Cove Rock, Fullers Bay, Shelly Beach, Sunrise-on-Sea, Rainbow Valley, Kwelera, Cintsa West/East, Haga-Haga, Morgan Bay

Spa resorts

s.k.i.n The Wellness Spa , Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve, Sante Winelands Hotel and Wellness Centre, The Western Cape Hotel & Spa, Hermanus, Cape Town; Lake Pleasant Living Luxury Holiday Suites, Thulamela, Plettenberg Park Luxury Boutique Hotel, The Selborne Hotel, Spa & Golf Estate, Romney Park Luxury Suites & Wellness Centre, River Lodge, Ivory Lodge, Vineyard Hotel and Spa, Agatha Spa, The Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa

Golf regions

San Lameer, Johannesburg • Durban • Garden Route • Cape Town • Cape Winelands, Steenberg Hotel & Winery, Selborne Hotel, Spa & Golf Estate, Greenway Woods Resort, Mallard River Lodge, Plettenberg Park Luxury Boutique Hotel, Leeuwenhof Country Lodge, Sitara Country Lodge, Bushman Sands Hotel, Golf Course & Game Re