South Africa

South Africa

Country in southern Africa

South Africa, officially the Republic of South Africa (RSA), is the southernmost country in Africa. Its nine provinces are bounded to the south by 2,798 kilometres of coastline that stretches along the South Atlantic, and Indian Ocean; to the north by the neighbouring countries of Namibia, Botswana, and Zimbabwe to the east and northeast by Mozambique, and Eswatini, and it encloses Lesotho. Covering an area of 1,221,037 square kilometres, the country has a population of over 63 million people, making it the sixth-most populated country in Africa.

Also known as...Republic of South Africa, RSA, SA, zaf, and R.S.A.
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Commonwealth Games 2026 Underway in Glasgow

Commonwealth Games 2026 Underway in Glasgow The Glasgow Commonwealth Games see India, Wales, and South Africa among the medal winners as athletes shine across multiple disciplines.