City: South Africa

South Africa, South Africa

Capital: Pretoria (executive) Bloemfontein (judicial) Cape Town (legislative)

Largest city: Johannesburg

Official languages: 11 languages Afrikaans Northern Sotho English Southern Ndebele Southern Sotho Swazi Tsonga Tswana Venda Xhosa Zulu

Ethnic groups (2014): 80.2% Black 8.8% Coloured 8.4% White 2.5% Asian

Religion: See Religion in South Africa

Demonym: South African

Government: Unitary dominant-party parliamentary constitutional republic

• President: Cyril Ramaphosa

• Deputy President: David Mabuza

• Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces: Thandi Modise

• Speaker of the National Assembly: Baleka Mbete

• Chief Justice: Mogoeng Mogoeng

Legislature: Parliament

• Upper house: National Council

• Lower house: National Assembly

Independence from the United Kingdom

• Union: 31 May 1910

• Self-governance: 11 December 1931

• Republic: 31 May 1961

• Current constitution: 4 February 1997

Area

• Total: 1,221,037 km (471,445 sq mi) (24th)

• Water (%): 0.380

Population

• 2015 estimate: 54,956,900 (25th)

• 2011 census: 51,770,560

• Density: 42.4/km (109.8/sq mi) (169th)

GDP (PPP): 2018 estimate

• Total: $742.461 billion (30th)

• Per capita: $13,591 (90th)

GDP (nominal): 2018 estimate

• Total: $326.541 billion (35th)

• Per capita: $6,292 (88th)

Gini (2009): 63.1 very high

HDI (2014): 0.666 medium · 116th

Currency: South African rand (ZAR)

Time zone: SAST (UTC+2)

Drives on the: left

Calling code: +27

ISO 3166 code: ZA

Internet TLD: .za

Top Things to do in South Africa

Top Hotels in South Africa

Countries

Top 10 Forests in South Africa, South Africa

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Restaurants in South Africa

1. Sewefontein Wild Fig Tree Forest

Baviaanskloof Road, Baviaanskloof Nature Reserve South Africa +27 49 839 1029 https://www.baviaans.co.za/listing/sewefontein-wild-fig-tree-forest_18_2017#listing_map_6869

Excellent

75%

Good

25%

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5.0 based on 4 reviews

2. Grootvadersbosch Conservancy

Strawberry Hill Farm, Grootvadersbosch Estate, Heidelberg 6665 South Africa +27 79 335 0269 http://gvbconservancy.co.za

Excellent

75%

Good

25%

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5.0 based on 4 reviews

3. Cecilia Forest

Rhodes Drive, Constantia 7824 South Africa http://www.sa-venues.com/attractionswc/cecilia-forest.php

Excellent

80%

Good

20%

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5.0 based on 5 reviews

Reviewed By BrendaJB - Constantia, South Africa

Great place to hike with friends and dogs. Quite busy over weekends. Plenty of parking available. Highly recommended - magical views at top of track.

4. Newlands Forest

M3 Highway, Newlands South Africa

Excellent

70%

Good

27%

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4.5 based on 63 reviews

Reviewed By Bronrj - Cape Town, South Africa

Newlands Forest is a beautiful place to walk, with easy hikes, suitable for the whole family. It certainly is a great option for children, with mountain streams where they can catch (and release) tadpoles, look out for for toadstools, birds and insects and even spot a forest fairy if they are lucky ;-) Some parts are dog friendly, others great for mountain biking and many parts of the forest have free access.

5. Xumeni Forest

2 Km West of Donnybrook, Underberg South Africa

Excellent

50%

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4.5 based on 2 reviews

6. Quiver Tree Forest

Loeriesfontein Road 25 Km North Of Town, Nieuwoudtville South Africa http://www.gannabos.co.za/index.php

Excellent

53%

Good

47%

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4.5 based on 19 reviews

Reviewed By neeltjiezehnder - Pretoria, South Africa

An exceptional sight after all the flowers - the biggest of its kind in the southern hemisphere - and it is clear why. A definite must.

7. Tokai Forest

Tokai Rd, Tokai South Africa

Excellent

40%

Good

42%

Satisfactory

10%

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4.0 based on 48 reviews

Reviewed By familybrown176 - Cape Town Central, South Africa

Tokai Forest ???? is a stunning area to walk, ride bikes ????, horse rides and enjoy the fresh air and nature . A new addition not to be missed is The Secret Forest Cafe. Fresh baked croissants ???? fantastic coffee ☕️ and breakfasts all served in the beautiful Forest ????

8. Kologha Forest Reserve

Stutterheim South Africa

Excellent

20%

Good

80%

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4.0 based on 5 reviews

9. Cobham Nature Reserve

Ukhahlamba Drakensberg Park, Himeville 3752 South Africa

Excellent

55%

Good

17%

Satisfactory

17%

Poor

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4.0 based on 29 reviews

10. Hanglip Forest Reserve

Forestry Road, Louis Trichardt South Africa http://www.sa-venues.com/game-reserves/np_hanglip_forest.htm

Excellent

50%

Good

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Poor

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50%

Overall Ratings

3.0 based on 2 reviews

City: South Africa

Top Things to do in South Africa

Top Hotels in South Africa

Countries

Top 10 Forests in South Africa, South Africa

1. Sewefontein Wild Fig Tree Forest

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2. Grootvadersbosch Conservancy

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3. Cecilia Forest

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Reviewed By BrendaJB - Constantia, South Africa

4. Newlands Forest

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Reviewed By Bronrj - Cape Town, South Africa

5. Xumeni Forest

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6. Quiver Tree Forest

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Reviewed By neeltjiezehnder - Pretoria, South Africa

7. Tokai Forest

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Reviewed By familybrown176 - Cape Town Central, South Africa

8. Kologha Forest Reserve

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9. Cobham Nature Reserve

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10. Hanglip Forest Reserve

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