https://padlet.com/sarah_coleman3/zq17fovwvwbo List 5 facts that you learned about present day South Africa. Be sure to write your NAME on the post-it en-us 2017-08-21 18:17:24 UTC 2026-01-17 10:45:22 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/sarah_coleman3/zq17fovwvwbo/wish/223905944 2018-01-23 17:40:36 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_coleman3/zq17fovwvwbo/wish/223905944 sarah_coleman3 https://padlet.com/sarah_coleman3/zq17fovwvwbo/wish/276417897 1.
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]]> 2018-08-29 21:58:16 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_coleman3/zq17fovwvwbo/wish/276417897 https://padlet.com/sarah_coleman3/zq17fovwvwbo/wish/277756109 Angel Martinez 
1. table mountain one of the iconic isalnd of south africa making one of the oldest mountains there
2. worlds largest visible craters
3.the measuring of 850km road through care winderlnds largets wine route 
4.south africa has three capital cities
5. for nearly 50 years there was stated of aptheid -White minority rule on south africa]]> 2018-09-04 20:53:51 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_coleman3/zq17fovwvwbo/wish/277756109 https://padlet.com/sarah_coleman3/zq17fovwvwbo/wish/277756616 1.second largest continent 
2.worlds largest visable craters
3.hippos kill more people  then lions do 
4.there was a big difference with different color people 
5.table mountain is the largest mountain in the island of south africa ]]> 2018-09-04 20:55:47 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_coleman3/zq17fovwvwbo/wish/277756616 https://padlet.com/sarah_coleman3/zq17fovwvwbo/wish/277757706 1. Population 50.7 million
2. In 1976 more than 600 killed in clashes between black protesters and security forces during uprising which starts in Soweto
3. A South African fish migration is so huge it can be seen from space
4. South Africa has three capital cities
5. The Dutch and the British fought over South Africa. ]]> 2018-09-04 21:00:12 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_coleman3/zq17fovwvwbo/wish/277757706 https://padlet.com/sarah_coleman3/zq17fovwvwbo/wish/277757862 1. 3 capital cities
2.2nd largest continent
3. Largest visible craters in the world
4.Many different races and colored people.
5.Table Mountian icon island and oldest mountian

]]> 2018-09-04 21:00:48 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_coleman3/zq17fovwvwbo/wish/277757862 https://padlet.com/sarah_coleman3/zq17fovwvwbo/wish/277757935 1. has 3 capital cities
2.the largest city in south Africa is Johannesburg
3.has 11 official languages
4.Nelson mandela is know by 6 different names in south Africa 
5.for 50 years it was Apartheid]]> 2018-09-04 21:01:03 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_coleman3/zq17fovwvwbo/wish/277757935 https://padlet.com/sarah_coleman3/zq17fovwvwbo/wish/277759667 1) 2nd largest continent
2) Has 11 official languages
3) it was in apartheid for 50 years
4) Hippos kill more people than lions
5) has 3 capital cities]]> 2018-09-04 21:07:22 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_coleman3/zq17fovwvwbo/wish/277759667 https://padlet.com/sarah_coleman3/zq17fovwvwbo/wish/277761055 1. second largest continent
2.has 11 official languages
3.largest visible creaters in the world
4.big difference with different color skin
5.has 3 capital citiies]]> 2018-09-04 21:13:14 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_coleman3/zq17fovwvwbo/wish/277761055 https://padlet.com/sarah_coleman3/zq17fovwvwbo/wish/277842865 1.) South Africa has one of the biggest and one of the most developed economies.
2.) Until 1994 it was ruled by white minority government
3.) South Africa has 3 capital cities
4.) In south Africa there are 11 official languages 
5.) Population 50.7 million]]> 2018-09-05 05:44:55 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_coleman3/zq17fovwvwbo/wish/277842865 https://padlet.com/sarah_coleman3/zq17fovwvwbo/wish/278178151 1.) Africa is hot
2.) it is the second largest continent
3.) South Africa has 3 capital cities 
4.) hippos kill people
5.) hippos are real life savages, they ain't no joke!]]> 2018-09-05 19:51:30 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_coleman3/zq17fovwvwbo/wish/278178151 https://padlet.com/sarah_coleman3/zq17fovwvwbo/wish/306788820 1. South Africa has one of the biggest and most developed economies.
2. Has a population of 50.7 million.
3. Main religions are Islam and Christianity.
4. South Africa is the continent's media player. The diversity of its people reflects off the broadcasters and press.
5. Africa is also the second largest continent]]> 2018-11-21 16:31:34 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_coleman3/zq17fovwvwbo/wish/306788820 https://padlet.com/sarah_coleman3/zq17fovwvwbo/wish/306792655 1.) Population of 50.7 million
2.) Large and successful Economy
3.) Main religions are Christianity, Islam, and Indigenous belief systems
4.) South Africa has an abnormally short life expectancy, being 53-54 years
5.) South Africa has 11 major languages including English, Afrikaans, Sesotho, Setswana, Xhosa and Zulu]]> 2018-11-21 16:45:49 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_coleman3/zq17fovwvwbo/wish/306792655 https://padlet.com/sarah_coleman3/zq17fovwvwbo/wish/308805896 1. It was ruled by white minority government up until 1994.
2. It has a population of 50.7 million.
3. There are 11 official languages including English.
4. There is an area of 1.22 million sq km. 
5. In 1960, seventy black demonstrators where killed at Sharpeville. ]]> 2018-11-28 14:48:56 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_coleman3/zq17fovwvwbo/wish/308805896 https://padlet.com/sarah_coleman3/zq17fovwvwbo/wish/308907362 1. South Africa has one of the continent's biggest and most developed economies.
2. Until 1994 it was ruled by a white minority government.
3. Population is 50.7 million people
4. They have 11 major languages such as english, sesotho, setswana, and zulu.
5. in 1600 , Seventy black demonstrators killed at Sharpeville. ANC banned.

]]> 2018-11-28 17:05:03 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_coleman3/zq17fovwvwbo/wish/308907362 https://padlet.com/sarah_coleman3/zq17fovwvwbo/wish/399605751 1. Mr. Ramaphosa fought ]]> 2019-10-18 15:48:21 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_coleman3/zq17fovwvwbo/wish/399605751 https://padlet.com/sarah_coleman3/zq17fovwvwbo/wish/434680998 1. The population in South Africa is 50.7 million
2. The area is 1.22 million sq km
3. The major languages: Afrikaans and English 
4.  The religions in South Africa is Christianity and Islam.
5. The life expectancy for humans is 53 years old for men and 54 years old for women.

]]> 2020-01-22 17:34:23 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_coleman3/zq17fovwvwbo/wish/434680998 https://padlet.com/sarah_coleman3/zq17fovwvwbo/wish/917174099 1. ]]> 2020-11-12 16:21:35 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_coleman3/zq17fovwvwbo/wish/917174099 https://padlet.com/sarah_coleman3/zq17fovwvwbo/wish/2584350062 1.  The current president of South Africa is Cyril Ramaphosa. He was elected president by parliament after his predecessor resigned over corruption allegations. 
2. South Africa has 3 capitols, Pretoria is the executive capital, Cape Town is the legislative capital, and Bloemfontein is the judicial capital. 
3. South Africa has a population of 60.6 million.
4. Nelson Mandela spent 27 years in prison and was sentenced to life in prison in 1964.
5. South Africa had its first universal elections in 1994]]> 2023-05-09 19:56:36 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_coleman3/zq17fovwvwbo/wish/2584350062 https://padlet.com/sarah_coleman3/zq17fovwvwbo/wish/2585700317 1. 2nd largest continent
2.has 11 official languages
3.largest visible creators in the world
4.big difference with different color skin
5.has 3 capital cities

]]> 2023-05-10 15:27:38 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_coleman3/zq17fovwvwbo/wish/2585700317 https://padlet.com/sarah_coleman3/zq17fovwvwbo/wish/2585716703 1. 50 million people live there.
2. Not everywhere is poverty.
3. Life expectancy is 53 years
4. 11 Major Languages.
5. 3 Capital Cities, not just one.]]> 2023-05-10 15:38:52 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_coleman3/zq17fovwvwbo/wish/2585716703 https://padlet.com/sarah_coleman3/zq17fovwvwbo/wish/2585754206 1. The country had its first election where anyone of any race could vote in 1994.

2. The current President of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa, fought for the rights of black miners and was the leader of the National Union of Mineworkers.

3. In 1912, the Native National Congress was founded (Later changed to the African National Congress).

4. In 2010, South Africa held the World Cup football tournament.

5. In the 1880s, gold was found in the Transvaal which triggered a gold rush.]]> 2023-05-10 16:04:16 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_coleman3/zq17fovwvwbo/wish/2585754206 https://padlet.com/sarah_coleman3/zq17fovwvwbo/wish/2585754477

Diversity and Languages: South Africa is known for its remarkable diversity. It is home to a multicultural society with various ethnic groups, languages, and religions. There are 11 official languages in the country, including Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans, English, and others, reflecting the rich linguistic heritage of the nation.

Wildlife and Conservation: South Africa boasts diverse and abundant wildlife. It is renowned for its conservation efforts and is home to numerous national parks and game reserves, including the Kruger National Park, which is one of the largest game reserves in Africa. These protected areas help safeguard iconic African animals such as elephants, lions, rhinos, leopards, and buffalos.

Nelson Mandela: South Africa's most prominent figure is Nelson Mandela, who played a pivotal role in the fight against apartheid. Mandela spent 27 years in prison for his activism and emerged as a symbol of peace, reconciliation, and the struggle for human rights. He became South Africa's first democratically elected Black president in 1994, serving as a unifying force during the country's transition.

Mineral Resources: South Africa is rich in mineral resources, and its economy has been shaped by mining. The country is a leading producer of gold, platinum, diamonds, and other minerals. Historically, mining played a significant role in South Africa's development and has contributed to both economic growth and social challenges.

Soccer and Rugby: South Africans are passionate about sports, with soccer and rugby being particularly popular. The South African national soccer team, known as Bafana Bafana, won the Africa Cup of Nations in 1996 and has a dedicated fan base. In rugby, the national team, known as the Springboks, has a storied history and won the Rugby World Cup three times (1995, 2007, and 2019), with the victory in 1995 becoming an iconic moment for the nation's unity and reconciliation.

]]> 2023-05-10 16:04:30 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_coleman3/zq17fovwvwbo/wish/2585754477 https://padlet.com/sarah_coleman3/zq17fovwvwbo/wish/2585755132 1. South Africa's current leader is Cyril Ramaphosa
2. The total land area of South Africa is 1,221,037 sq km
3. South Africa has 11 official languages which are: Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans, English, Sepedi, Swazi, Sesotho, Setswana, Xitsonga, Tshivenda, and Ndebele
4. The life expectancy of an African man is 7 years below the life expectancy of an African woman. The life expectancy is 60 for men and 67 for women.
5. South Africa is one of its continents major media players, having its broadcasters and press reflect the sheer diversity of its people.]]> 2023-05-10 16:04:43 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_coleman3/zq17fovwvwbo/wish/2585755132 https://padlet.com/sarah_coleman3/zq17fovwvwbo/wish/2585776070 1. South Africa has one of the biggest and most developed economies.
2. Has a population of 50.7 million.
3. Main religions are Islam and Christianity.
4. South Africa is the continent's media player. The diversity of its people reflects off the broadcasters and press.
5. Africa is also the second largest continent]]> 2023-05-10 16:20:16 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_coleman3/zq17fovwvwbo/wish/2585776070 https://padlet.com/sarah_coleman3/zq17fovwvwbo/wish/2585776251

South Africa is a country located at the southernmost tip of the African continent. It has a population of approximately 60 million people, making it one of the most populous countries in Africa.

The official languages of South Africa are English, Afrikaans, isiZulu, isiXhosa, Sesotho sa Leboa, Sesotho, Setswana, siSwati, Tshivenda, and Xitsonga. This reflects the country's diverse cultural heritage.

South Africa is home to some of the world's most beautiful natural landscapes, including the famous Table Mountain and Kruger National Park. It is also known for its rich wildlife, including the "Big Five" game animals: lions, leopards, rhinoceroses, elephants, and Cape buffaloes.

Despite significant progress since the end of apartheid in 1994, South Africa continues to face significant social and economic challenges. Income inequality is among the highest in the world, and access to education, healthcare, and basic services remains limited for many people.

South Africa is a diverse and vibrant country with a rich cultural heritage. It is home to many talented artists, musicians, and writers, and has made significant contributions to global culture, including the music of Miriam Makeba and Hugh Masekela, and the literature of Nobel laureates Nadine Gordimer and J.M. Coetzee.

]]> 2023-05-10 16:20:24 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_coleman3/zq17fovwvwbo/wish/2585776251 https://padlet.com/sarah_coleman3/zq17fovwvwbo/wish/2585782507 1. The current president of South Africa is Cyril Ramaphosa
2. It was not until 1497 that a European landed on the coast of South Africa.
3. In 1994 Nelson Mandela becomes president of South Africa.
4. Nelson Mandela died at the age of 95 in 2013.
5. There are 11 official languages of South Africa.]]> 2023-05-10 16:24:49 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_coleman3/zq17fovwvwbo/wish/2585782507 https://padlet.com/sarah_coleman3/zq17fovwvwbo/wish/2587375371 1) South Africa has 3 capital cities
2) South Africa has 11 official languages
Ndebele Northern Sotho Sotho SiSwati Tsonga Tswana Venda Xhosa Zulu Afrikaans South African English
3) the population of South Africa is 50.7 million.
4) the average age in south Africa is 27 years old
5) about 80% of South Africans are christian]]> 2023-05-11 15:16:31 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_coleman3/zq17fovwvwbo/wish/2587375371 https://padlet.com/sarah_coleman3/zq17fovwvwbo/wish/2587401454 1. Was the area of which apartheid was birthed
2. 60 million people
3. A lot of South Africans are Christians
4. There are 11 different languages throughout South Africa
5. Nelson Mandela was the president of South Africa in 1994]]> 2023-05-11 15:36:00 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_coleman3/zq17fovwvwbo/wish/2587401454 https://padlet.com/sarah_coleman3/zq17fovwvwbo/wish/2587424903 1. South Africa has a population of 50.7 million.

2. There are about 11 Official languages.

3. The 3 main religions are Christianity, Islam, and Indigenous.

4. South Africa has 3 capital cities.

5. South Africa is the 2nd biggest continent. ]]> 2023-05-11 15:51:21 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_coleman3/zq17fovwvwbo/wish/2587424903 https://padlet.com/sarah_coleman3/zq17fovwvwbo/wish/2587465608 1. South Africa has 11 languages 
2. Population is 50 million
3. Africa is the second largest continent
4. 3 capitol cities
5. Became a democracy in 1994]]> 2023-05-11 16:21:11 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_coleman3/zq17fovwvwbo/wish/2587465608 https://padlet.com/sarah_coleman3/zq17fovwvwbo/wish/2587780513 -South Africa was ruled by whites for 40 years
-Mass protests were started in the Late 1980's
-It has a population of over 60.6 million people
-The life expectancy was 60 years for men, and 67 for women
-in 1960 69 black demonstrators were killed]]> 2023-05-11 21:20:22 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_coleman3/zq17fovwvwbo/wish/2587780513 https://padlet.com/sarah_coleman3/zq17fovwvwbo/wish/2587791795 1) there are about 11 languages 
2) its the 2nd biggest continent
3)population of about  50 million people  
4)most men lived to around 60
5) most woman lived to 67 ]]> 2023-05-11 21:40:22 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_coleman3/zq17fovwvwbo/wish/2587791795 https://padlet.com/sarah_coleman3/zq17fovwvwbo/wish/2587796202 1.) South Africa has the biggest economies
2.) They have 11 different languages
3.) They have a life expectancy of 60 for men and 67 for women
4.) South Africa has an area of 1,221,037 sq km
5.) They have three capitals named Pretoria, Cape Town, and Bloemfontein ]]> 2023-05-11 21:47:28 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_coleman3/zq17fovwvwbo/wish/2587796202 https://padlet.com/sarah_coleman3/zq17fovwvwbo/wish/2587800899 1. They held their 1st general elections in 1994.
2. South Africa has 3 different capitals.
3. The life expectancy is higher than average for a developing country.
4. The current president is Cyril Ramaphosa.
5. Explorers arrived there as early as the 4th century.]]> 2023-05-11 21:55:54 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_coleman3/zq17fovwvwbo/wish/2587800899 https://padlet.com/sarah_coleman3/zq17fovwvwbo/wish/2587801190 1. South Africa used to be governed by the white minority
2. South Africa has 3 capital cities, Pretoria, Cape Town, and Bloemfontein.
3. People in South Africa speak one or several of the 11 languages
4. There wasn't a black president until 1994.
5. The life expectancy in South Africa is between 60-67 years.]]> 2023-05-11 21:56:31 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_coleman3/zq17fovwvwbo/wish/2587801190 https://padlet.com/sarah_coleman3/zq17fovwvwbo/wish/2588884806 1. South Africa is the largest producer of macadamia nuts in the world.
2.South Africa has 11 official languages
3. South Africa, experienced apartheid for 50 years
4.The longest continuous wine route on earth is found in South Africa
5. South Africa is the largest producer of platinum in the world.]]> 2023-05-12 15:42:50 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_coleman3/zq17fovwvwbo/wish/2588884806 https://padlet.com/sarah_coleman3/zq17fovwvwbo/wish/2589141811 1.) People in south africa usually speak more than one language
2.) Life expectancy is between 60-70 years
3.) The current president is Cyril Ramaphosa
4.)The population is around 50 million
5.)South Africa has 3 capital citys]]> 2023-05-12 20:28:42 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_coleman3/zq17fovwvwbo/wish/2589141811 https://padlet.com/sarah_coleman3/zq17fovwvwbo/wish/2589143229 1. south Africa has 11 official languages 
2. south Africa has 3 capital cities 
3. the population of south Africa is 60.6 million
4. The National Party founded in 1914
5. South Africa hosts the World Cup football tournament in 2010

]]> 2023-05-12 20:31:21 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_coleman3/zq17fovwvwbo/wish/2589143229 https://padlet.com/sarah_coleman3/zq17fovwvwbo/wish/2589143318 1) The life expectancy for women is 67 and for men it is 60 years old. 
2)South Africa has 11 languages that the people speak. 
3) Population is 60.6 million people. 
4) South Africa held its first universal elections in 1994. 
5) In 1994 Nelson Mandela became president.  ]]> 2023-05-12 20:31:32 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_coleman3/zq17fovwvwbo/wish/2589143318 https://padlet.com/sarah_coleman3/zq17fovwvwbo/wish/2589156058 1. There are 3 capital cities.
2. South Africa has one of the biggest and most developed economies on the continent.
3. Men's life expectancy is 60 years while women's life expectancy is 67 years.
4. There are 11 official languages. 
5. The president is named Cyril Ramaphosa and he was elected in February 2018. ]]> 2023-05-12 20:54:18 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_coleman3/zq17fovwvwbo/wish/2589156058 https://padlet.com/sarah_coleman3/zq17fovwvwbo/wish/2589201964 1. South Africa has eleven official languages
2. Cyril Ramaphosa is the current leader of South Africa and is known as an anti-apartheid activist.
3. Cyril Ramaphosa became the leader of ANC before he was elected president.
4. In the 1950s, the Group Areas Act was passed to segregate the population.
5. In 1912, the Native National Congress was founded and renamed into the African National Congress later on in 1994]]> 2023-05-12 22:51:55 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_coleman3/zq17fovwvwbo/wish/2589201964 https://padlet.com/sarah_coleman3/zq17fovwvwbo/wish/2591933588 1.South Africa is the 2nd biggest continent
2. Has 11 official languages
3. Very diverse with ethnic groups and religons
4.population of 50.7 million
5. Has 3 capital citys]]> 2023-05-15 21:38:23 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_coleman3/zq17fovwvwbo/wish/2591933588 https://padlet.com/sarah_coleman3/zq17fovwvwbo/wish/2593263853 1. South Africa has 11 official languages 
2. Apartheid happened and lasted 49 years 
3. South Africa's population is about 60.8 million 
4. South Africa's first black president was Nelson Mandela 
5. Pretoria ( one of the three capitals in South Africa ) carries about 3 million inhabitants ]]> 2023-05-16 15:12:20 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_coleman3/zq17fovwvwbo/wish/2593263853 https://padlet.com/sarah_coleman3/zq17fovwvwbo/wish/2595272064 1. south africa is the 2 biggest continent 
2.they had their first general elections in 1994
3.south africa has 11 official languages 
4. the national party fonded in 1914
5.south affrica has 3 different capitals]]> 2023-05-17 21:16:50 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_coleman3/zq17fovwvwbo/wish/2595272064 https://padlet.com/sarah_coleman3/zq17fovwvwbo/wish/2595331512 -South Africa has one of the continent's biggest and developed economies
-1994 First universal elections
- Has a population of 60.6 million
- 11 official languages
-3 capitals-pretoria (executive), Cape Town (legislative), and Bloemfontein (Judicial)]]> 2023-05-17 22:59:42 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_coleman3/zq17fovwvwbo/wish/2595331512