PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF SOUTH AFRICA
This is a map of the rainfall per year in South Africa. Notice the Southeastern tip receives the most rainfall per year.
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This is an agricultural map of South Africa. Notice the grain production in the Mediterranean climate and the sugarcane in the areas with high rainfall (as seen in the previous map).
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This is a topographical map of South Africa.
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Physical map of south africa. (n.d.). Retrieved February 7, 2015, from http://free.bridal-shower-themes.com/physical-map-of-south-africa
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SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
There are 11 dominant languages in South Africa, with Africaans being the most dominant of all the languages spoken there.
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- Sociological Maps of Africa (Kids Maps). (n.d.). Retrieved February 7, 2015, from http://www.kidsmaps.com/geography/Africa/Sociological/Dominant Languages of South Africa
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- Sociological Maps of Africa (Kids Maps). (n.d.). Retrieved February 7, 2015, from http://www.kidsmaps.com/geography/Africa/Sociological/Dominant Languages of South Africa
IMAGES OF LANDSCAPE
PHYSICAL FEATURES
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This is the Drakensberg Mountains
located in South Africa, this is considered to be a very beautiful and scenic spot for tourists.
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This is the Drakensberg Mountains
located in South Africa, this is considered to be a very beautiful and scenic spot for tourists.
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Drakensberg Mountains – South Africa’s Best Scenery? (n.d.). Retrieved February 7, 2015, from http://www.theafricatravelblog.com/tips-advice/drakensberg-mountains-south-africas-best-scenery-see-the-photos/
2. This elephant's picture was taken at the Kruger National Park in South Africa. Mammals are well known in South Africa, among them the "big five". Lions, Rhino, Elephants, Buffalo, and Leopards are in the "big five".
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This is a picture of a White Rhino, another of the "Big Five" animals of South Africa. This picture was also taken at Kruger National Park.
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This is a picture of a White Rhino, another of the "Big Five" animals of South Africa. This picture was also taken at Kruger National Park.
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This is a picture of the cosmos flower, found growing wild in South Africa. Every March and December these pink and white flowers beautify the landscape of South Africa.
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This is a picture of the cosmos flower, found growing wild in South Africa. Every March and December these pink and white flowers beautify the landscape of South Africa.
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5. This is the Blyde River Canyon near Graskop in Mpumalanga
It is a significant natural feature of South Africa, and one of the biggest canyons found on Earth.
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It is a significant natural feature of South Africa, and one of the biggest canyons found on Earth.
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HUMAN FEATURES
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This is the Sea point area of Cape Town, South Africa. Notice all the human influences including roads and buildings. This area has a high population of people and tourists.
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This is the Sea point area of Cape Town, South Africa. Notice all the human influences including roads and buildings. This area has a high population of people and tourists.
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This is the St. James beach on the Western Cape. This beach is well known for its colorful victorian changing houses and is popular for the locals and tourists alike.
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This is the St. James beach on the Western Cape. This beach is well known for its colorful victorian changing houses and is popular for the locals and tourists alike.
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This is a picture of a place called Durban's Marine Paradise in South Africa. Notice the ocean with the backdrop of skyscrapers, buildings and manicured roadways.
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This is a picture of a place called Durban's Marine Paradise in South Africa. Notice the ocean with the backdrop of skyscrapers, buildings and manicured roadways.
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This is Margate on the KwaZulu-Natal South Coast. The influence of people in the umbrellas and colorful beach towels is evident in this environment.
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This is Margate on the KwaZulu-Natal South Coast. The influence of people in the umbrellas and colorful beach towels is evident in this environment.
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(n.d.). Retrieved February 7, 2015, from http://www.southafrica.info/cm_pics/ess_info/690-0-0-0_210165.jpg
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This is a picture of a man fishing in Cape Town, Western Cape. The human influence can be found in the beautiful bridge that extends into the ocean.
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This is a picture of a man fishing in Cape Town, Western Cape. The human influence can be found in the beautiful bridge that extends into the ocean.
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(n.d.). Retrieved February 7, 2015, from http://www.southafrica.info/cm_pics/ess_info/690-0-0-0_294561.jpg