Post by Deleted on Feb 22, 2016 11:28:38 GMT 7
South Africa is a country of extreme contrasts. It’s home to some of the oldest known human fossils and the world’s youngest language (Afrikaans). The land itself—though mired by its history of battles over ownership—is one of resplendent beauty. Speaking as a local, you may accuse me of bias. But I assure you that for the hungry, South Africa holds a buffet of landscapes: vast mountain ranges, sprawling savannahs, rambling forests and pristine beaches.
That’s not to mention the cultural contrasts. As with New York, South Africa is defined by immigrants who span the globe from Eastern Europe to West Africa. Want a definition of a melting pot? Try 11 official languages (second only in the world to India with 22). All of this when mixed together, resulting in a flurry of fashions, foreign friendships and of course foods.
It would take several lifetimes to truly experience every sight and sound South Africa has to offer. But as the internet would say, ain’t nobody got time for that. So to help you along the way, here are some interesting tidbits to enrich your understanding of a place that, for better or worse, roughly 54 million people call home.
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That’s not to mention the cultural contrasts. As with New York, South Africa is defined by immigrants who span the globe from Eastern Europe to West Africa. Want a definition of a melting pot? Try 11 official languages (second only in the world to India with 22). All of this when mixed together, resulting in a flurry of fashions, foreign friendships and of course foods.
It would take several lifetimes to truly experience every sight and sound South Africa has to offer. But as the internet would say, ain’t nobody got time for that. So to help you along the way, here are some interesting tidbits to enrich your understanding of a place that, for better or worse, roughly 54 million people call home.
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