SOUTH ARFICA

FACTS AND FIGURES

• Population: 50.5 million
• Capitals: Pretoria(executive), Bloemfontein(judicial), Cape Town(legislative).
• Main languages: Afrikaans, English, Ndebele, Pedi, Sotho, Swazi, Zulu, Xhosa, Venda, Tswana, Tsanga.
• Main religions: Christianity, Islam, and Hinduism.
• Life expectancy: 54 years.

FACTS AND FIGURES

• Literacy rate: 89%
• Child mortality: 62/1000
• Child nutrition: 10% underweight
• Number of children who has lost one/both parents: 3.4 mil.

WELCOME TO SOUTH AFRICA

• The crater at Vredefort Dome was created over 2 bil. years ago.
• In South Africa, about 5.5 mil. have HIV/AIDS, which has caused over 3 mil deaths.
• Cape Agulhas is the southern most part of South Africa.
• In villages, a popular food is potjiekos which means "small pots of food."
• In 2009, only 1/2 of black Africans, 99% of Whites, and 92% of Indians passed their midterms.

POVERTY AND HEALTHCARE

• The first human heart surgery was preformed at the Groote Schuur Hospital.
• 1/4 of South Africans live on less than $1.00 a day.
• Basic medical care is free in South Africa.
• The health of black Africans is threatened by poverty and malnutrition.
• Child mortality rates have risen in South Africa since the 1990's.

FOOD AND DAILY LIFE

• Crayfish and snoek, a large oily fish, are popularly barbecued.
• Bunny chow, bread filled with curry, is very popular in South Africa.
• The first grape vineyards where planted in 1655.
• African foods are influenced by Indian, Portuguese, Dutch, and French foods.
• Umngqusho, a food made with sugar beans and dried corn, is a traditional dish.

PEOPLE AND CULTURE

• One nickname for South Africa is the 'rainbow nation'.
• Kwaito, Mbube, and Kwela are indigenous music styles.
• Black South Africans make up 80% of the population.
• Beads sown on to the back of cow skin is called Xhosa.
• 40% of the population speak Zulu and Xhosa.

GEOGRAPHY AND WILDLIFE

• South Africa has diverse habitats including deserts, savannas, rain forests, mangroves, and wetlands.
• There are more than 300 areas in South Africa dedicated to wildlife.
• The flower, the King Protea, grows only in the wild south-western cape of South Africa.
• Some species like the Zebra and quagga have been hunted almost to extinction in South Africa.
• The Kruger National Park is home to over 740 mammal, reptile and bird species.

CLIMATE AND AGRICULTURE

• From June to August, minimum temperatures can reach -5 degrees Fahrenheit.
• The most fertile ground is found amount the western cape valleys.
• Major crops are corn, wheat, sugarcane, and fruits.
• Wine is the most profitable export from agriculture.
• Only 10% of the country receives more than 1,000 millimeters of rain per year.

ECONOMY AND INDUSTRY

• South Africa was revolutionized by the discovery of gold in the 1800's.
• South Africa's economy has grown 3.5% per year since 1994.
• South Africa has a wealth of mineral reserves such as iron ore and titanium.
• South Africa produces 2/3 of the world's platinum.
• South Africa's economy revolves around private companies like airlines and electronic communications.

EDUCATION AND JOBS

• The unemployment rate is over 30% in South America.
• 2/3 of schools in South Africa don't have computers or a library.
• School is required for children from ages six to seventeen.
• The government has set up a fee-free school policy for poverty-stricken villages.
• Only one in six South Africans attend collage because of low schooling standards.

HISTORY AND POLITICS

• In 1806, the British seized Cape Colony from South Africa.
• In 1964, Nelson Mandela, a world leader, was sentenced to life in prison.
• In 1976, a student uprising occurred that would start the end white minority rule in South Africa.
• The government in South Africa is a constitutional parliamentary republic.
• The parliament of South Africa is located in Cape Town.

Education and Jobs, Street Wear Fashion.
It follows a young man and his clothing line that helps teens develop skills to use in the real world (sewing). He really gives back to his community!

Food and Daily life, At Mealtime.
A cook at a preschool cooks two snacks and lunch for the students each day. She knows they probably won't be fed at home. She helps her community out greatly!

Problem #1: The loss of a major export.
Since South Africa is no longer the largest producer of gold, their economy has been left with a hard financial burden. South Africa relied greatly on their gold exports.

Problem #2: Hospital conditions. Hospitals are poorly funded and overcrowded in South Africa. Medical services are scarce to those living in rural areas.

Problem #3: Job opportunities are scarce to black Africans. Well-educated whites will often have no trouble finding work, but work doesn't come easy to black Africans unfortunately.

Problem #4: The racial divide in South Africa is still a big problem beneath its years of racial right acts. White work is still favored over black, leaving blacks in the dust economically.

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