South+Africa+Matt+Elphinstone

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= South Africa  = =**// ﻿ //** History = ====**Flag Description:** South Africa's flag has six seperate colors. It is the only flag in the world with six colors. It has white bands, and a green Y down the middle. Black, yellow, and green are found on the African National Congress foundation. Red, white, and blue are from the Netherlands and UK, who ruled Africa during the colonial era.====

====**﻿Backround:** South Africa was established by Dutch traders in 1652, and founded the city of Cape Town. The Dutch were referred to as Boers. It was later siezed by the British, forcing the Dutch to spread out around central Africa. The settlers resisted the English until 1902, when they were defeated in the Boer War. They then both worked together as the Union of South Africa, which turned into a republic in 1961. Segregation was a problem in the country. It was called apartheid, and whites lived in higher standards than blacks. Whites still ruled in politics until 1994, which was the first multi-racial election. Much is still being done to improve living conditions in South Africa.====

**Ethnic Groups:** __Black African-__ 79% __White-__ 9.6% __Colored-__ 8.9% __Indian/Asian-__ 2.5%
= ﻿Location/Topography =

** Location: **Southern tip of the continent Africa.
====**Area:** About twice the size of Texas. __Size-__1,219,090 sq km. __Land-__1,214,470 sq km Water-4,620 sq km====

**Environmental Issues:** Pollution to rivers, acid rain, soil erosion, desertification, water conservation measures
= ﻿Goverment =
 * Country Name:** Long Form- //Republic of South Africa//, Short Form- //South Africa//, Former- //Union of South Africa//, Abbreviation- //RSA//

**Infant Mortality Rate:** 44.42 deaths/1,000 live births
====**Economic Overview:** Middle-income, 18th largest stock exchange, 2007 experienced electricity crisis, Unemployment high, poverty, 1/4th population recieves social grants, 50% population below poverty line, richest country in Africa, used to experience rolling blackouts====

= Everyday Life =

**Sports:** Soccer, Rugby, Cricket. Hosted 2010 FIFA World cup
=Tourism=

**What to watch out for:** AIDS Virus, Hepatitus A, Typhoid Fever
= ﻿Interesting Facts =

**Sports:** Hosted and won the 1995 Rugby World Cup.
=﻿Timeline=

**2010-** South Africa hosts World Cup soccer tournament
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