South Africa?

Question

Hey guys, what comes to mind when you hear the word South Africa, and what are your expectetions when you think of visiting the country

Answer 1

SA is a country that has been occupied one way or another for the last few hundred years - http://www.sahistory.org.za/pages/mainframe.htm

BUT in 1994 had an historical election where everyone for the first time was allowed to vote which led to a government that finally is representative of the majority - what makes South Africa even more special was that this took place peacefully with a great deal of dignity (a lot due to the guidance of a great man called Nelson Mandela)http://www.anc.org.za/people/mandela.html

It is a very beautiful and diverse country made up of many different races and that is why it is called the "Rainbow Nation" there are also 11 official languages. The crime rate is high mostly due to the unemployment rate which is very high - over 30% but South Africans are moving forward to overcome these odds - they will be hosting the Football/soccer world cup in 2010 which has led to an optimism for more job creation and investment. http://www.southafrica.info/2010/

It is one of the most beautiful and interesting countries in the world - their tourism industry is pretty polished

http://www.southafrica.info/plan_trip/holiday/

http://www.southafrica.com/



so I would end off by saying GO , GO, GO as your expectations whatever they are will be met - and even though there are not lions in our backyards we sure do have a lot of them...this place is 20 minutes drive from our parents house... http://www.lion-park.com/

Answer 2

South Africa great country when it comes to food, Sunny days, and gr8 people .......Oh and there is no lion in my backyard ........they are far away from were i stay behind fences .....But there is a lot of crime and if it was not for that i would recommend anyone to come here to South Africa

Answer 3

Have to laugh at some of the ex-pats! I am an ex-pat myself. I LOVE South Africa.



Beautiful country, friendly people. ja, there is crime, as there is in other cities around the world too.

Answer 4

Its great the only reason that anybody who lives in South Africa wouldn't like it or think there is allot of crime....never lived in another country.Like the UK London(Stratford of Hackney)got mugged twice.



SA Rules got the girls and the Sun and the BEER(cheap)!!

Answer 5

I love living in South Africa. It is beautiful. There is just one thing i HATE about S.A. and that is its crime and another thing but i wont go there. Otherwise its home!!

Answer 6

after living in new york for 3 yrs....south africa sucks! sure the weather is wonderful...but ill rather have crappy weather and be alive!

Answer 7

- some of the most beautiful scenery in the World

- some beautiful people

- corrupt government

- regressing to 3rd World country

- "home sweet home"

Answer 8

Theres no place like home :)

Answer 9

Stinky, dirty, sweaty, scary. Glad to be out of it.