South Africa was founded in 1652 by Jan van Riebeeck. It has a diverse population that speaks several main languages including Afrikaans, Xhosa, and Zulu. The environment is mostly savannah grasslands and deserts in the north. It is located at the southern tip of Africa and has natural resources including minerals, timber, and agriculture. The current government is a constitutional democracy established in 1994 after the end of apartheid.

1. South Africa
By: Dymond Williams and Troy
Crow

2. Established
• South Africa was founded by Jan van Riebeeck
when he landed in 1652.
• It was originally a port for ships to re-supply.

3. National Language
• South Africa has many tribal groups with different
languages making it very diverse.
• All languages highlighted in red are the main
languages.
• Afrikaans
• Xhosa
• Zulu
• Setswana

4. Physical Environment in South Africa
• South Africa’s environment is Savannah grassland
with deserts in the north.

5. Location in Africa
• South Africa is located at the bottom of Africa

6. Natural Resources in South Africa
• Minerals and Ores
• Timber
• Agriculture

7. Current South African Government
• South Africa is currently a constitutional democracy.
• In 1994 the former Apartheid system was
overthrown and a new government was set in place.

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g>.
• "Natural Resources in South Africa." South Africa Web. N.p., n.d. Web. 27 Nov.
2012. <http://www.southafricaweb.co.za/page/natural-resources-south-africa>.

9. Works Cited Continued
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