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General facts about South Africa:
Area
1,219,192 sq km (470,693 sq miles).
Population
46 million (UN, 2005).
Capital
Pretoria (administrative), Cape Town (legislative), Bloemfontein (judicial).
Geography
South Africa lies at the southern end of the African continent, bounded by the Indian Ocean to the east and the Atlantic Ocean to the west, and bordered to by Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique and Swaziland.
Government
The Republic of South Africa gained independence from the UK in 1910. The Head of State and Government is President Thabo Mvuyelwa Mbeki since 1999.
Religion
There is a strong Christian community of some form and belong to either Catholic, Anglican and other protestant denominations. There are also significant Hindu, Muslim and Jewish communities, and traditional beliefs are still practised.
Visa Requirements:
The citizen who is a holder of a national passport from the United Kingdom and European Union is not required to hold a visa for an intended stay of 90 days or less and when in transit.
Vaccinations & health requirements:
When visiting South Africa it is important to establish exactly where the traveller intends to go. The Western and Eastern Cape are malaria free areas, and no prophylaxis are required. However if a BodyContours client wishes to travel to malaria areas it is recommended to take the necessary precautions. Malaria risk predominantly exists throughout the year in the low altitude areas of Limpopo, Mpumalanga Province (including the Kruger National Park) and northeastern KwaZulu Natal. Depending on the area in South Africa being visited, visitors may wish to consider precautions against Cholera, and Typhoid. It is not prevalent in the Western and Eastern Cape provinces where BodyContours operate.
Language:
South Africa has 11 official languages, however English is considered the first official language and is widely spoken throughout the country.
How to get to South Africa:
South African Airways (www.flysaa.com ), British Airways (www.ba.com) and Virgin Atlantic Airways (www.virginatlantic.com ) all offer direct flights from London to either Johannesburg or Cape Town. Flight time from London to Johannesburg is 11 hours.
1,219,192 sq km (470,693 sq miles).
Population
46 million (UN, 2005).
Capital
Pretoria (administrative), Cape Town (legislative), Bloemfontein (judicial).
Geography
South Africa lies at the southern end of the African continent, bounded by the Indian Ocean to the east and the Atlantic Ocean to the west, and bordered to by Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique and Swaziland.
Government
The Republic of South Africa gained independence from the UK in 1910. The Head of State and Government is President Thabo Mvuyelwa Mbeki since 1999.
Religion
There is a strong Christian community of some form and belong to either Catholic, Anglican and other protestant denominations. There are also significant Hindu, Muslim and Jewish communities, and traditional beliefs are still practised.
Visa Requirements:
The citizen who is a holder of a national passport from the United Kingdom and European Union is not required to hold a visa for an intended stay of 90 days or less and when in transit.
Vaccinations & health requirements:
When visiting South Africa it is important to establish exactly where the traveller intends to go. The Western and Eastern Cape are malaria free areas, and no prophylaxis are required. However if a BodyContours client wishes to travel to malaria areas it is recommended to take the necessary precautions. Malaria risk predominantly exists throughout the year in the low altitude areas of Limpopo, Mpumalanga Province (including the Kruger National Park) and northeastern KwaZulu Natal. Depending on the area in South Africa being visited, visitors may wish to consider precautions against Cholera, and Typhoid. It is not prevalent in the Western and Eastern Cape provinces where BodyContours operate.
Language:
South Africa has 11 official languages, however English is considered the first official language and is widely spoken throughout the country.
How to get to South Africa:
South African Airways (www.flysaa.com ), British Airways (www.ba.com) and Virgin Atlantic Airways (www.virginatlantic.com ) all offer direct flights from London to either Johannesburg or Cape Town. Flight time from London to Johannesburg is 11 hours.
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Climate:
South Africa’s climate is generally sunny and pleasant. Summer is from November to March. Winters are usually mild, although snow falls on the mountain ranges of the Cape and Natal and occasionally in lower-lying areas, when a brief cold spell can be expected throughout the country. The Winter months include June, July and August.
Time:
South Africa is 1 hour ahead of the UK from June – August, and 2 hours ahead from September to May.
Electricity:
220/240 volts AC; 250 volts AC (Pretoria), 50Hz. Three-pin round plugs are in use.
Money:
Rand (ZAR) = 100 cents. Currency can be exchanged at banks, bureaux de change, some hotels, and larger shops and restaurants. Automated foreign exchange machines and ATMs are available at various locations. MasterCard and Visa are preferred. American Express and Diners Club are also widely accepted.
South Africa’s climate is generally sunny and pleasant. Summer is from November to March. Winters are usually mild, although snow falls on the mountain ranges of the Cape and Natal and occasionally in lower-lying areas, when a brief cold spell can be expected throughout the country. The Winter months include June, July and August.
Time:
South Africa is 1 hour ahead of the UK from June – August, and 2 hours ahead from September to May.
Electricity:
220/240 volts AC; 250 volts AC (Pretoria), 50Hz. Three-pin round plugs are in use.
Money:
Rand (ZAR) = 100 cents. Currency can be exchanged at banks, bureaux de change, some hotels, and larger shops and restaurants. Automated foreign exchange machines and ATMs are available at various locations. MasterCard and Visa are preferred. American Express and Diners Club are also widely accepted.
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