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The Republic of South Africa is a large republic located at the southern tip of the continent. It borders the countries of Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique and Swaziland. Lesotho is an independent enclave, entirely surrounded by South African territory.

South Africa has the largest population of people of European descent in Africa, the largest Indian population outside of Asia, as well as the largest Coloured (of mixed European and African descent) community in Africa, making it one of the most ethnically diverse countries on the continent. Racial and ethnic strife between the black majority and the white minority have played a large part in the country's history and politics. The National Party began introducing the policy of apartheid after winning the general election of 1948; however, it was the same party under the leadership of F.W. de Klerk who started to dismantle it in 1990 after a long struggle by the black majority, as well as many white, coloured and Indian South Africans.

The country is one of the few in Africa never to have had a coup d'etat, and regular free and fair elections are held since 1994, making it a regional power and among the most stable and liberal democracies in Africa. The economy of South Africa is the largest and most well-developed of the entire African continent, with modern infrastructure common throughout the country.

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• Route 62 Western Cape South Africa - The scenic alternative to the N2 highway meandering between Cape Town and Oudtshoorn, offering an abundance of accommodation, wine cellars and attractions in the Breede River Valley and Klein Karoo.

• African Safaris and Tours - African safari with a South African tour operator offering tailor made safaris to South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Malawi and Zambia.

Useful travel links and resources for South Africa by our editors. Find quality travel links about South Africa's hotels, tours, cruises, car rentals and vacation packages in South Africa.