Country Studies US
Country Studies: South Africa
A thorough look at South Africa from the Country Studies section of the Library of Congress. Read about its history, economy, people, and government. Information through the 1990's.
Central Intelligence Agency
Cia: World Factbook: South Africa
This resource from the CIA World Factbook provides a detailed fact sheet of South Africa. The content covers the country's geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues. It...
Other
South Africa Government Online
The official portal to the South African government includes information on: government leaders, services, key issues, national departments, and the current news. Of definite interest is the tab entitled About SA. There you will find...
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: South Africa
Thorough reference directory for finding information on South Africa. Content includes background details, a country profile, and numerous links to comprehensive information on this country's culture, history, geography, economy,...
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Teaching Geography: South Africa and Kenya
Media-rich site featuring sub Saharan Africa. Discover effects of apartheid on the region's land and understand the impact society, politics, and geography has on the area's resources. With AIDS, malaria, and other maladies running...
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: South Africa
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of South Africa, including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources used to create the entry.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: South Africa Timeline
This timeline provides insight into the long history of struggle of the black population of South Africa. Follow the centuries of European wars and colonial rule and the policies that led to apartheid.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: South Africa
Provides an overview of the culture of South Africa. Gives basic information on topics such as geography, ethnic makeup, languages, symbolism, economy, food, customs, social stratification, family life, education, religion, politics,...
Travel Document Systems
Tds: South Africa: Geography
A graphic showing the various aspects of the physical environment of South Africa including its climate, terrain, and natural resources. information is from the CIA World Fact Book.
InterKnowledge Corp.
Inter Knowledge Corp: South Africa
InterKnowledge Corp provides basic facts about the location, geography, climate, history and culture of South Africa.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Geography for Kids: South Africa
The history, capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and population of South Africa is on this site.
Ducksters
Ducksters: South Africa History and Timeline Overview
Kids learn about the history and timeline of the country of South Africa including early tribes, Dutch settlers, British rule, Boer Wars, apartheid, and Nelson Mandela.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: South Africa: English
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the English in South Africa. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges,...
Other
Geoverse: Africa: South of the Sahara
A geography unit outline on the Sub-Sahara. It looks at the geography, South Africa's history, climate, population, ethnic unrest, early and colonial history, culture, economies, international aid, and environmental issues. Includes...
PBS
Pbs: The City of Thulamela
Good information from PBS on Thulamela, another archaeological site in South Africa. Thulamela prospered between 1350 and 1650 A.D. and was skilled in mining and creating tools.
PBS
The Lost City of Mapungubwe
This site has interesting background information of the ancient city of Mapungubwe in South Africa which was hidden from the world by the apartheid government. Now scholars and archaeologists can explore and excavate there with no problems.
Curated OER
National Geographic Kids: Africa: South Africa
Welcome to South Africa ! Follow this interactive overview of the country's history, geography, people, government, nature, and more.
Adventure Learning Foundation
Adventure Learning Foundation: Southern Africa
Explore the geography, culture, history, and people of Southern Africa in this site. It includes journal excerpts, pictures, maps, and classroom activities.
Soft Schools
Soft Schools: Geography of Namibia Quiz
Take this interactive, multiple-choice quiz over the geography of Namibia, then review your score and any missed questions at the end.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Sotho
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Sotho of Lesotho and South Africa. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Afrikaners
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Afrikaners of South Africa. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Xhosa
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Xhosa in South Africa. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges,...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Zulu
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Zulu of South Africa. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc....
Other
Maps.com: Africa South of the Sahara
This interactive quiz assesses your knowledge of the countries of Africa south of the Sahara.