Tourism in South Africa

Republic of South Africa is located in the extreme southern tip of the continent of Africa and covers an area five times the size of Britain and the United States the price of space. And hews to the west coast of South Africa in the southern Atlantic Ocean while extending along the east coast of the Indian Ocean. Considered wildlife available in abundance in South Africa as well as the beautiful scenery biggest tourist attractions. And can be seen through a network of natural parks and oceans in all the country and along the coastline 3 thousand km. The people of South Africa, a nation "Rainbow," in fact. This nation composed of different individuals each of whom has his own language and their own culture. And descend to the origins of European, Indian and African. There are eleven official languages ​​in the country and English is the most common 

The country's population is distributed in nine provinces, namely: 

Western Cape 

Eastern Cape 

North Cape 

Free State 

KwaZulu-Natal 

Northwest 

Gauteng 

Mpumalanga 

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The most prominent cities 

Johannesburg 

The regional capital of the province of Gauteng (Place of Gold) and this region is the heart of trade, financial and industrial city of the country and home to the headquarters of the Johannesburg stock exchange 

Pretoria 

The national capital and the administrative, executive, and is located 50 kilometers to the north of Johannesburg. Located in the center of the city government offices, embassies and diplomatic missions 

Bloemfontein 

Enjoy a mixture of ancient magic Lothario and high technological development, which is an important cultural center provides an option for entertainment and renewal 

Nelspruit 

Capital of the province of Mpumalanga, are available in this city many attractive tourist sites, such as gardens and Ovild Butanekal Gabtha rainy newly designed 

East London 

This is the port city of South Africa is the only river shores of the most beautiful beaches of the world. Among the many tourist sites in the city, the Museum of East London 

Port Elizabeth 

It is the largest port city located between Cape Town and Durban. In this city, available industry-related industries Vehicles 

Peninsula West Coast 

This region enjoys industrial and residential sites, low-cost in more surprising beaches and beauty in South Africa. This provides Gulf pools safe and opportunities to enjoy the yachts and fishing led as a committee for those interested in skating over the water 

Cape Town 

It is the legislative capital of the oldest cities in the country, noted visitor to Cape Town and national monuments Add to Castle hope the good tourist sites and also Robben Island, where Nelson Mandela was arrested for decades 

Accommodation 

Ranging accommodation for tourists in South Africa at the beginning of several levels of five-star hotels to cottages, farmhouses and hospitality, and the chalets and hostels that provide B & breakfast. It was listed in the guide issued residence 1994/1995 the possibility of residence, which has been declared and have evaluated and approved by the Council of Tourism "Satur". Network Hotels is the basis for the sources of information for the hospitality industry, which provides computer booking service (online) 

Restaurants and entertainment role 

These are places sophistication in South Africa. And be able to choose from gourmet kitchens within the available global summit in hotels or try one of the small restaurants that offer cuisine Statistics that are spread throughout the country and include Chinese restaurants, and Japanese, and French, Italian and Indian food in addition to the traditional private South Africa. There are also foods that addressed permissible in Islamic law. Visitor can listen to dance to the tunes of modern music in a nightclub can also refer to the section on the role of entertainment in local newspapers 

Currency and credit cards 

Monetary union in South Africa is the rand and issued banknotes category 200 rand 0.50 rand, and 10 rand, most credit cards accepted in addition to travelers checks to most currencies but can not buy gasoline credit card model, ATM service is available in cities and operates 24 hours a day 

VAT 

Visitors to South Africa can regain that value-added tax, provided that exceed the value of purchases of R250, and can recover the amount of the value of the tax at the airport when leaving the country 

Dial Codes 

International number: +27 

Symbols of cities: 

Pretoria: 012 

Johannesburg: 011 

Cape Town: 021 

Durban: 031 

East London: 0431 

Port Elizabeth: 041 

Transportation 

Can be accessed anywhere in South Africa through the airline or road. There are in the major cities and international airports provide South African Airways SAA extensive network of air services between all major cities and centers in South Africa and between Johannesburg and some neighboring African countries and between South Africa and major cities abroad 

To rent a car in South Africa should be the driver holds a valid international driving license as it should be has experience in driving for at least five years. It also must not be less than the age of the driver for 25 years. Cars can be rented through any of the nine airports or through the travel agent. Taxis are available at airports and on-demand, and enjoy the services of the big cities are regular buses and tourists can use the long distance luxury bus for a tour of the country 

Time 

The timing of the South African model for more than two hours Greenwich Mean Time, and more than an hour for winter time for Central Europe and seven hours for a typical winter time the eastern United States 

Places of worship 

Available in major cities mosques and churches, which the visitor can pray where 

Holidays and public holidays 

January 1 (New Year's Day) - a religious holiday 

March 21 (Human Rights Day) - a national holiday 

April 10 (Good Friday) - a religious holiday 

April 13 (Family Day) - a national holiday 

April 27 (Freedom Day) - a national holiday 

May 1 (holiday workers) - a national holiday 

June 16 (Youth Day) - a national holiday 

August 9 (Women's National Festival) - a national holiday 

September 24 (Heritage Day) - a national holiday 

On 16 December (day reconciliation) - a national holiday 

25 December (Holiday Birth) - a religious holiday 

26 December (Day of affection) - a national holiday 

Security 

As is the case in most countries of the world is advisable to take the necessary safety precautions so favored non-functioning of any visitors alone in the uninhabited roads after dark and should not attract attention to any money held by the individual or any Jewelry infuses 

Police Authority offers a helping hand as the show conscience, and can be contacted 24 hours a day in case if he wants visitor reported any stolen goods 

Health 

Does not require access to the country to obtain any vaccination Mpapoulnja the exception of the province, where it should get vaccinated against malaria 

Guidance for individuals who live in areas where malaria 

Given that he can not take anti-malarial medication throughout life Fanh no instructions and guidance for people who live in these areas 

Building houses in areas far from the pool of stagnant water - 

Drain all the water from around homes and not collected by the first first - 

Place the lid of gauze on the windows, as well as on the outer door of the house - 

Put the material anti-insect on the long-term front entrance of the house - 

All other precautions that were mentioned in the past should be taken into account - 

People exposed to the disease should see a doctor for a consultation -