South Africa
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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 November 8, 2009. There is currently a Full 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.

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South Africa

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South Africa News:
SA mercenaries 'do not face jail'
Four South Africans convicted over an Equatorial Guinea coup plot will not be re-arrested when they return home, officials say.
South Africa cancels Airbus deal
South Africa cancels a multi-billion dollar contract for eight military aircraft with Airbus, citing escalating costs.

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