The Republic of South Africa By: Bryson Smith December 6, 2011

South Africa History   South Africa is home to some of the oldest archaeological and human fossil sites in the world.   These sites suggest species existed in South Africa three million years ago.   Modern Human’s have inhabited South Africa for about 170,000 years.   It is a nation of about 50 million people of many origins, cultures, languages, and religions.

South African Geography  South Africa is divided into nine provinces.  It is located in the southern most region of Africa.  It is very well known for its sunshine.  It also is a relatively dry country with many desert areas.  Bloemfontein one of South Africa’s cities gets the coldest Winter weather of -2. The Drakensberg mountains is the highest mountain range in South Africa

South African Customs  Family is very important to the African society network.  Boys and girls both have special training before they could marry. training before they could marry.  South Africans love Soccer, Rugby, and Cricket.

South African Food  The food in South Africa is often called a “rainbow cuisine” because it is influenced by so many settlers of Africa.  The South African diet is heavily meat-based and they love to gather and have a braai, barbeque  Bobotie is a popular meat dish and it is and is often served with yellow rice, sambals, coconut banana slices, and chutney  Bobotie is a popular meat dish and it is and is often served with yellow rice, sambals, coconut banana slices, and chutney.

South African Schools  If you were not old enough to be in the first grade you didn’t go to school.  Primary schools hold students grades 1 st through 7th grade, unlike America where there are grades pre-k through 5 th.  The Maximum amount of teachers at a school is 8.

South African Clothing  South African clothing comes in many colors and patterns.  Since Egypt is in South Africa you may see Egyptian clothing in Africa.  A South African tribe leader wears leopard skins and bishop bird feathers.

South African Festivals  South Africa’s festivals are listed by month like in September there is a whale festival.  South Africa has a special wine and food festival on September 10 th and 11 th.  November is the only month with one festival in the month.

The FLAG  The red on the flag stands for blood  The yellow is for gold  The black is for black people  The white is for European people.  The Green is for the land.  The blue for the blue sky. What I Learned