Situated
right at the tip of the most magnificent, most mysterious, wildest
and most ancient of continents, South Africa is a land of spectacular
contrasts, both physically and socially. It’s here you’ll
find the world’s oldest rocks, the world’s oldest
fossils, and the world’s newest democracy.
It was here that our distant ancestors became human, and from
here, that we went out to populate the world. And, like almost
every country on earth, we’ve had our bloody periods in
history and our shameful past, but we are moving on. Our constitution
has one of the best human rights clauses in the world, and we
are actively working together to achieve harmony between, and
a decent standard of living for, all our people.
We South
Africans are mightily attached to our land and we often retreat
to the sanctuary of the mountains or the bush, or take time
out on our wonderful beaches. Our natural heritage is truly
spectacular. With vegetation zones ranging from scorching
desert to tangled forests, or snow-clad mountains to vividly
flower-bedecked plains, there is some beautiful vista just
waiting to be discovered around every corner.
The wilder
areas of our country offer a truly unique experience, where
you can spend days watching an enormous variety of animals,
including impressive beasts such as giraffes, lions, elephants,
rhinos and many others. There is nothing quite like sitting
back, watching a big, red, sun go down over the African bush
while a herd of elephants saunters past.
But there
really is more to us than beasts and bush and beach. When
you visit, do take the time to find out how we live and who
we are. Visit our museums and villages, listen to our stories
and dance to our music.
When
you visit South Africa, you’re not just visiting a place,
you’re visiting a people.
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