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The population of south Africa is
57,7million people.

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A former policy that takes place only in South Africa which segregates citizens based on their race. This is a political discrimination socially, economically and politically. This discrimination was against the non-white majority of South Africa. The policy ended in the early 1990s, during the process of South Africa forming into a democratic government.

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1. Xhosa: (Kow-suh) a member of a South African people traditionally living in the province of Eastern Cape. They form the second largest ethnic group in South Africa after the Zulus. This is also the Bantu language of the Xhosa, related to Zulu and spoken by over 7 million people. It is one of the official languages of South Africa.

2. Apartheid: (uh-paa-tide) a policy or system of segregation or discrimination on grounds of race.
3. Racism: prejudice, discrimination, or antagonism by an individual, community, or institution against a person or people on the basis of their membership of a particular racial or ethnic group, typically one that is a minority or marginalized.
4. Institutional racism: Racism arising from systems, structures, or expectations that have become established within an institution or organization.
5. Colonialism: the policy or practice of acquiring full or partial political control over another country, occupying it with settlers, and exploiting it economically.
6. Police state: a totalitarian state controlled by a political police force that secretly supervises the citizens' activities.

7. Prohibition of mixed marriages act of 1927: This act prohibited mating outside of marriage between white people and black people.
8. Township: a suburb or city of predominantly black occupation, formerly officially designated for black occupation by apartheid legislation.

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South Africa is the most southern country in Africa. 

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South Africa is the most southern country in Africa. 

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What do you know? What do these words and terms mean?

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What do you know? What do these words and terms mean?

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Xhosa, apartheid, racism, institutional racism, colonialism, police state, prohibition of mixed marriages act of 1927, township

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South Africa is a country on the southernmost tip of the African continent, it is also well known for their big game which is populated by. The Western cape also has beaches, water pool and other fun activity games that everyone can also enjoy. It is also known as the "Kingdom of the Sky". They're official language is Afrikans, English, IsiNdebele, IsiXhosa, IsiZulu, Northern Sotho, Sesotho, Setswana, SiSwati, Tshivenda, Xitsonga.

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South Africa is a country on the southernmost tip of the African continent, it is also well known for their big game which is populated by. The Western cape also has beaches, water pool and other fun activity games that everyone can also enjoy. It is also known as the "Kingdom of the Sky". They're official language is Afrikans, English, IsiNdebele, IsiXhosa, IsiZulu, Northern Sotho, Sesotho, Setswana, SiSwati, Tshivenda, Xitsonga.

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List 5 facts about South Africa. You can also add pictures 

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The only country in the world with 3 capital cities.You can swim with penguins in South Africa.South Africa is the second largest producer of fruit on the planet.The Table Mountain is one of the world's oldest mountains. Tugela Falls is world's tallest waterfall.

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The only country in the world with 3 capital cities.You can swim with penguins in South Africa.South Africa is the second largest producer of fruit on the planet.The Table Mountain is one of the world's oldest mountains. Tugela Falls is world's tallest waterfall.

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Xhosa- A south african tribe and language
Apartheid- A racial Segregation on the grounds of race in South Africa

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South Africa was the host of the 2010 FIFA World Cup

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South Africa was the host of the 2010 FIFA World Cup

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xhosa in English is pronounced 'kow-suh'

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xhosa in English is pronounced 'kow-suh'

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5 facts about South Africa:
1. The only country in the world with 3 capital cities.
2. South Africa is the second largest producer of fruit on the planet.
3. Tugela Falls in South Africa is world's tallest waterfall.
4. The longest continuous wine route on earth is found in South Africa.
5. South Africa is the largest producer of macadamia nuts in the world.

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Khosa is pronounced (In English) as 'Kow-Suh'

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Khosa is pronounced (In English) as 'Kow-Suh'

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-  Despite skiing and snowboarding not being typical winter sports in the country, it is possible to enjoy them in the Drakensberg Mountains.15. Two-thirds of Africa’s electricity is generated in South Africa.16. As much as 80% of Africa’s rail infrastructure is found in South Africa.

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-  Despite skiing and snowboarding not being typical winter sports in the country, it is possible to enjoy them in the Drakensberg Mountains.15. Two-thirds of Africa’s electricity is generated in South Africa.16. As much as 80% of Africa’s rail infrastructure is found in South Africa.

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The only country in the world with 3 capital cities.

You can swim with penguins in South Africa.

South Africa is the second largest producer of fruit on the planet.

The Table Mountain is one of the world's oldest mountains.

Tugela Falls is world's tallest waterfall.

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The world’s largest bird, the ostrich, is found here.

South African inventions include the Kreepy Krauly automatic pool cleaner, the CAT Scan, Q20 lubricant, Pratley’s Putty, and the Smartlock Safety Syringe, among others.

South Africa has wetlands, deserts, bush, grasslands, mountains, escarpments, and subtropical forests.

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Table mountain is one of the oldest mountains on the planet

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Table mountain is one of the oldest mountains on the planet

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