South Africa (officially Republic of South Africa) is an independent country located in Southern Africa, Africa. With a population of 63,100,945 people, it ranks #24 in the world by population. The country covers an area of 1,221,037 km² (#26 globally), with a population density of 52 people per km². The capital city is Pretoria. The official languages are Afrikaans, English, Southern Ndebele, Northern Sotho, Southern Sotho, Swazi, Tswana, Tsonga, Venda, Xhosa, Zulu.
Key Facts
Population
63,100,945
#24 world ranking
Area
1,221,037 km²
#26 world ranking
Population Density
52/km²
Capital
Pretoria
Driving Side
Left
Timezones
1
UTC+02:00
Continent
Africa
Bordering Countries
6
neighboring countries
Languages
- Afrikaans— see all countries
- English— see all countries
- Southern Ndebele— see all countries
- Northern Sotho— see all countries
- Southern Sotho— see all countries
- Swazi— see all countries
- Tswana— see all countries
- Tsonga— see all countries
- Venda— see all countries
- Xhosa— see all countries
- Zulu— see all countries
Currency
- South African rand (R)— see all countries
Bordering Countries (6)
Mozambique
Zimbabwe
Namibia
Botswana
Lesotho
EswatiniCompare
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of South Africa?
The capital of South Africa is Pretoria.
What is the population of South Africa?
South Africa has a population of 63,100,945 people, ranking #24 in the world by population.
How big is South Africa?
South Africa covers an area of 1,221,037 km², ranking #26 in the world by area. The population density is 52 people per km².
What languages are spoken in South Africa?
The official languages of South Africa are: Afrikaans, English, Southern Ndebele, Northern Sotho, Southern Sotho, Swazi, Tswana, Tsonga, Venda, Xhosa, Zulu.
What is the currency of South Africa?
The currency of South Africa is South African rand (R).
What countries border South Africa?
South Africa shares borders with 6 countries: Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Botswana, Lesotho, Eswatini.