National flag of South Africa

Flag of South Africa
The official name of South Africa (ZAF) is Republic of South Africa and consists of Red, green, blue, gold, black and white flag colors. The capital city of South Africa is Cape Town. South Africa has the total estimated population as of 2021 is 54,002,000 or 54.0 M based on 9 states, 71 cities. The independence day is celebrated on December 11, 1931 and the founder of South Africa is Nelson Mandela.

54,002,000
(54.0 M)

Population

1,221,037.0 km2
(471,444.827774 sqm)

Area

Africa

Continent

UTC+02:00

Timezones

About South Africa Flag

South Africa flag
South Africa Flag Colors   Red
  Black
  Blue
  Gold
  Green
  White
Meaning of South Africa flag colors

Even though South Africa’s flag has a lot of colors, each color has a different and an easy interpretation. They are as follows:
Red: Representation of the struggles of the people of Africa.
White: The colonial past of the country.
Blue: Beauty of the oceans that meet South Africa
Green: Fertile and fruitful land.
Black: The citizens of South Africa.
Gold: The abundance of mineral resources in the country.
South Africa Flag Proportion Ratio 2:3
South Africa Flag Proportion in Decimal 1.5
Official South Africa's Flag Adoption Date April 27, 1994 (29 years, 5 months ago)

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Facts About South Africa

Country Name South Africa
Official Name Republic of South Africa
Capital of South Africa Cape Town
Demonym South African
Dialing Code 27
Country Code ZA/ZAF
Currencies Rand (R)
TLDs .za
Area 1,221,037.0 km2
471,444.827774 sq mi
Coordinates -29.0, 24.0
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Religions in South Africa Christian 81%, Muslim (Sunni and Shia) 1%, Hindu 1.5%, Irreligion 15%, Other religions 1.5%
Major Languages English (en)
Ndebele, South; South Ndebele (nr)
Swati (ss)
Tswana (tn)
Tsonga (ts)
Xhosa (xh)
Zulu (zu)
Afrikaans (af)
Sotho, Southern (st)
Venda (ve)
South Africa in Hindi दक्षिण अफ्रीका
South Africa in Arabic جنوب أفريقيا
South Africa in French Afrique du Sud
South Africa in Italian Sudafrica
South Africa in Spanish Sudáfrica
South Africa in Japanese 南アフリカ
Independence Day of South Africa December 11, 1931
Founding Father of South Africa Nelson Mandela
National Anthem (Lyricist) Enoch Sontonga
National Anthem (Composer) Enoch Sontonga
National Animal of South Africa Springbok
National Flower of South Africa Protea
National Bird of South Africa Blue Crane
National Dish / Food of South Africa Bobotie
National Motto of South Africa ǃKe E꞉ ǀXarra ǁKe; (Diverse people unite or Unity in Diversity)
National Sport of South Africa Rugby
National Libraries of South Africa National Library Of South Africa = Nasionale Biblioteek Van Suid Afrika
National Library of South Africa is in Pretoria And Cape Town
National Airline of South Africa South African Airways
National Airline IATA code of South Africa SA
Number of Universities in South Africa 121 (One Hundred Twenty One)
Number of Provinces/States 9 (Nine)
Cities in South Africa 71 (Seventy One)
Number of Airports 493 (Four Hundred Ninety Three)
Wiki http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/south_africa
Source: Government of the South Africa and other.
Report

Provinces/States (9)

Cities (71)

Airports (493)
Neighboring Countries of South Africa

Botswana

Lesotho

Mozambique

Namibia

Zimbabwe