Africa/Southern Africa
South Africa
Pretoria
63.1 Mio
1 221 037 km²
South African rand
Coastal
Afrikaans, English, Southern Ndebele, Northern Sotho, Southern Sotho, Swazi, Tswana, Tsonga, Venda, Xhosa, Zulu
Historical Events
1652 - Establishment of Dutch Cape Colony
The Dutch established the first European settlement at Table Bay.
1795 - First British Occupation
The British occupied the Dutch Cape Colony during the first invasion.
1806 - Battle of Blaauwberg
The British regained control of the Cape after a decisive battle.
1910 - Formation of the Union of South Africa
The Union was created from the amalgamation of four colonies.
1948 - Imposition of Apartheid
The National Party institutionalised racial segregation with apartheid laws.
1994 - End of Apartheid
Universal elections marked the end of apartheid and the start of a new democracy.
1961 - Republic of South Africa Established
South Africa became a republic following a referendum.