Tourism in South Africa

Tourism in South Africa

An overview of the Republic of South Africa is located at the extreme southern tip of the continent of Africa and covers an area five times the size of Britain and the United States the price of space. And hews to the west coast of South Africa in the southern Atlantic Ocean while extending along the east coast of the Indian Ocean. Considered wildlife available in abundance in South Africa as well as the beautiful scenery biggest tourist attractions. And can be seen through a network of natural parks and oceans in all the country and along the coastline 3 thousand km. The people of South Africa, a nation "Rainbow," in fact. This nation composed of different individuals each of whom has his own language and their own culture. And descend to the origins of European, Indian and African. There are eleven official languages ​​in the country and English is the most commonly distributed population of the country in nine provinces: the Western Cape, Eastern Cape North Cape Free State KwaZulu-Natal North West Gauteng Mpumalanga Northern Territory prominent cities Johannesburg, the provincial capital of the province of Gauteng (Place of Gold) and this region is Heart commercial, financial and industrial city of the country and home to the headquarters of the Johannesburg stock exchange Pretoria, the national capital, administrative, executive, and is located 50 kilometers to the north of Johannesburg. Located in the center of the city government offices, embassies and diplomatic missions Bloemfontein enjoy a mixture of ancient magic Lothario and technological development high, a cultural center, an important provides an option for entertainment and renewal Nelspruit provincial capital of Mpumalanga, are available in this city, many of the tourist sites attractions such as Gardens Ovild Butanekal and Gabtha rainy designed newly East London, this is a port city of South Africa is the only river shores of the most beautiful beaches of the world. Among the many tourist sites in the city, the Museum of East London, Port Elizabeth , the largest coastal city located between Cape Town and Durban. In this city, available industry-related industries vehicles Peninsula West Coast region has the industrial and residential sites, low-cost in more surprising beaches and beauty in South Africa. This provides Gulf pools safe and opportunities to enjoy under the leadership of yachts and fishing which is a committee for those interested in skating over the water of Cape Town, the legislative capital, one of the oldest cities in the country, noted visitor to the city of Cape monuments and national as well as Castle hope the good and tourist sites also Robben Island where he was arrested Nelson Mandela for decades accommodation ranging accommodation for tourists in South Africa at the beginning of several levels of five-star hotels to cottages, farmhouses and hospitality, and the chalets and hostels that provide B & breakfast. It was listed in the guide issued residence 1994/1995 the possibility of residence, which has been declared and have evaluated and approved by the Council of Tourism "Satur". Network Hotels is the basis for the sources of information for the hospitality industry, which provides computer booking service (online) restaurants and entertainment role characterized by sophistication of these places in South Africa. And be able to choose from gourmet kitchens within the available global summit in hotels or try one of the small restaurants that offer cuisine Statistics that are spread throughout the country and include Chinese restaurants, and Japanese, and French, Italian and Indian food in addition to the traditional private South Africa. There are also foods that addressed permissible in Islamic law. Visitor can listen to dance to the tunes of modern music in a nightclub can also refer to the section on the role of entertainment in local newspapers currency and credit cards monetary union in South Africa is the rand and issued banknotes category 200 rand 0.50 rand, and 10 rand, most credit cards accepted In addition to travelers checks to most currencies but can not buy gasoline credit card model, ATM service is available in cities and working 24 hours a VAT visitors to South Africa that they can regain their value-added tax, provided that exceed the value of purchases of R250, and can recover the amount of the value of tax at the airport when you leave the country codes dial the international number: +27 codes cities: Pretoria: 012 Johannesburg: 011 Cape Town: 021 Durban: 031 East London: 0431 Port Elizabeth: 041 transport can be accessed anywhere in South Africa by companies aviation or road. There are in the main cities international airports and offers South African Airways SAA extensive network of air services between all major cities and centers in South Africa and between Johannesburg and some African neighbors and between South Africa and major cities abroad to rent a car in South Africa should be carrying a driver's license valid international driving It should also have the experience in driving for at least five years. It also must not be less than the age of the driver for 25 years. Cars can be rented through any of the nine airports or through the travel agent. Available taxis at the airports and on-demand, and enjoy the big cities the services of regular buses and tourists can use buses long distances luxury to tour the country while the timing of the South African model more than two hours from Greenwich Mean Time, and more than an hour for winter time for Central Europe, and seven hours for the winter time the eastern Model States United places of worship are available in major cities, mosques and churches, which the visitor can pray the holidays and feasts public January 1 (New Year's Day) - a religious holiday March 21 (Human Rights Day) - a national holiday, April 10 (Good Friday) - a religious holiday April 13 (Family Day) - a national holiday, April 27 (Freedom Day) - a national holiday, May 1 (holiday workers) - a national holiday, June 16 (Youth Day) - a national holiday on August 9 (Holiday National Women's) - a national holiday September 24 (Heritage Day) - a national holiday on 16 December (Day of Reconciliation) - a national holiday, December 25 (Holiday Birth) - a religious holiday 26 December (Day of affection) - a national holiday security as is the case in most countries of the world is advisable to take safety precautions necessary so favored not the conduct of any visitor alone in the streets of uninhabited after dark as it should not attract attention to any money held by the individual or any Jewelry infuses provide the police a helping hand as the show conscience, and can be contacted 24 hours a day in case if he wants visitor reported any stolen goods Health does not require access to the country to obtain any vaccination exception of the province of Mpapoulnja where you must get vaccinated against malaria guidance for individuals who live in areas where malaria given that he can not take the antimalarial drug throughout life Fanh no instructions and guidance for people who live in these areas to build houses in areas far from the pool of stagnant water - drain all the water from around homes and not collected the first go - put the lid of gauze on the windows, as well as on the outer door of the house - the development of materials, anti-insect long-term The front entrance of the house - all the other precautions that were mentioned in the past should be taken into account - people exposed to the disease should see a doctor for a consultation -