South Africa: Rainbow People, Rainbow Land By: Rachel Key Christina Arriola Michael Sigafoos Chrystle Mactal

Location Southern tip of African Continent Bordered by Mozambique, Swaziland, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Namibia Bordered by two oceans: Indian and Atlantic

Capital and Largest City Capital: Johannesburg Largest City: Cape Town (pop. 2 million)

Religion Christians: Anglican, Lutheran, Catholic, Methodist, and many others Muslims Dutch Reformed Church: mostly Afrikaans speakers

Language 60% speak Afrikaans English: in business/schools African Language families: Nguni, Sotho, Tsonga, Shangana

Basic Demographic Data Life Expectancy 50 Infant Mortality Rate45 Total Fertility Rate2.7 Natural Increase Rate.8% Net Migration Rate3 per 1000 Percent Urban59% Undernourished<2.5%

Televison in South Africa Broadcasting is supervised by the Independent Broadcasting Authority (IBA). This was set up in 1994, so media would be free from political control. South Africa Broadcasting Corporations controls three domestic channels. The country’s first broadcast nationwide was in At this time the government resisted the introduction of TV. They feared it would decrease the state’s control over press and radio. In 1998, 85% of the population was able to receive a television signal.

Media in South Africa South Africa has press freedom and was ranked 15 th from among 186 countries in Major press groups are Independent Newspapers, National Media, Caxton, and Times Media Limited. SABC has 16 radio stations.

Food to Taste Braai Borewors Ostrich eggs Fresh grown pineapple Fish and chips Fried chicken Mutton, beef, pork Porridge Vinegar pudding The man eats the animals head in a traditional South African home

Top 7 Songs 1. Let the Bass Kick in Miami (Chuckie ft LMAO) 2. Red (Daniel Merriweather) 3. I got a feeling (Black Eye Peas) 4. Lala Song (Bob Sinclair ft Master G & Wonder) 5. Oh 4 Sho (Obita) 6. Face Drop (sean kingston) 7. Get Shakey (ian Carey Project)

Popular Culture Cape Town is the home of many Hip Hop Artists. Jitsvinger, Ben Sharpa, Konfab, and Kallitz are some singers. Popular Music

Popular culture Cont’d In 2005,Yesterday, a South African featured film was nominated for an Academy Award in the category for best foreign film.

Futbol South Africa is hosting the 2010 World Cup. There are 10 soccer stadiums in South Africa. Soccer was introduced in the 19 th century by Englishmen.

South African Folk Culture Roodepoort Eisteddfod: –Largest international music competition –Held every two years in October Attracts about 8000 people from over 60 countries to compete Features choirs, vocals, instrumental music, folk songs, and folk dance

Volkspele: –Native South African folk dance –A South African teacher brought it back from Sweden –Primarily for the Afrikaners –Festival is called Saamtrekke

Folk Culture Cont’d Traditional South African Folk Song South African Aboriginal Singing

Environmental Impact The native clothing is impacted by the hot and sunny summers in South Africa.

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