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South Africa

Flag of South AfricaBanknote

Flag Description
Two equal width horizontal bands of red (top) and blue separated by a central green band which splits into a horizontal y, the arms of which end at the corners of the hoist side; the y embraces a black isosceles triangle from which the arms are separated by narrow yellow bands; the red and blue bands are separated from the green band and its arms by narrow white stripes.

Currency
Rand.

Astronomy
Today's date is May 17, 2008. There is currently a First Quarter Moon.

Location
Southern africa, at the southern tip of the continent of africa.

Climate
Mostly semiarid; subtropical along east coast; sunny days, cool nights.

Terrain
Vast interior plateau rimmed by rugged hills and narrow coastal plain.

Elevation Extremes
The lowest point is at Atlantic Ocean 0 m. The highest point is at Njesuthi 3,408 m.

Maps of Africa
South Africa

South Africa

This is a map of South Africa with nearby countries in Africa.

Map of Africa: A map of Africa showing all the country borders.

South Africa News:
Bharti African talks 'continue'
Indian mobile firm Bharti Telecom is in talks about buying South Africa's MTN, reports say.
Refugees flee South Africa attacks
Migrants tell their tales of harassment and attacks in South African townships.

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