About South Africa
Learn about South African symbols, provinces and cultures
About South Africa
South Africa is our country. It has nine provinces and 11 official languages. Our flag has six colours: red, white, blue, green, black, and yellow. South Africa is called the Rainbow Nation because of its many different cultures and people.
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Our National Symbols
The national flower is the King Protea. The national bird is the Blue Crane. The national animal is the Springbok. Our national anthem is sung in five different languages! These symbols make us proud to be South African.
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Remember
South Africa has many different cultures, languages, and traditions. We celebrate Heritage Day on 24 September to remember that our differences make us strong.
Key Vocabulary
ProvinceOne of the nine regions of South Africa
CultureThe beliefs, traditions, and way of life of a group of people
National symbolSomething that represents a whole country
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