 South
Africa has been not only the cradle of
mankind, but is also one of its great
melting pots. An amazing variety of
strains run through the nation’s blood,
from Afrikaner/Dutch to Asian immigrants
and native African tribes like the Xhosa
and the Zulu. The Xhosa are part of the
Nguni people including the Zulu, the Swazi-speaking
people and the Ndebele who make up two
thirds of the country's population. Former
President and one of the most inspiring
figures of the 20th century,
Nelson Mandela, is Xhosa. The Zulus are
known for their bravery in battle against
the Boers and the British. One half of the
South African population lives in its
cities. More than 50,000 inhabitants live
in major urban areas. The rest of the
country is sparsely populated.
Religion
Almost
all the major religions of the world are
represented in South Africa. These include
Christianity, Hinduism, Judaism, Islam and
African tribal religions.
Language
There
are 11 official languages in South Africa.
English is the language of administration
and is widely spoken, along with Afrikans.
isiXhosa and isiZulu are the most widely
spoken African languages. Other languages
are Ndebele, Northern Sotho, Southern
Sotho, Swazi, Tsonga, Tswana and Venda.
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