Overview
South Africa is a country in Africa, with its capital at Pretoria.
Key facts
| Country | South Africa |
|---|---|
| Currency | ZAR |
About the country
South Africa is a country in Africa.
The capital city is Pretoria.
Practical information
The currency is the ZAR (Rand).
The main language spoken is English.
Traffic drives on the left.
Getting there
Most international visitors arrive in South Africa by air; use the Find flights link to search live fares to its main gateways.
Cities in South Africa
Among the places worth a look in South Africa are Pretoria, Cape Town, Centurion, Johannesburg, Midstream, Athlone, Pietermaritzburg, Polokwane, Durban and Lansdowne — each has its own guide and sits on the globe for trip-planning.
Exploring the country
A trip to South Africa usually combines a gateway city with a run into the surrounding region; start on the globe to see how the pieces link up by air, road, rail or sea.
Regions & places
Journeys through here
Where to stay in South Africa
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Getting around South Africa
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On the map
Sources & method
- GeoNames country — currency, languages, capital · retrieved 2026-08-12T15:10:01+00:00
- Imagery — Wikimedia Commons
Data compiled 2026-09-18 · editorial checks: passed. See our methodology for how Head Your Way sources and reviews travel data.