south africa

area
population
capital
head of state
official language
currency
exchange rate

(source: lonely planet)

1,120,000 sq km
42 million
pretoria
thabo mbeki
afrikaans, english, and may more
rand
check out oanda.com
for current exchange rates

this information comes from a visit to the country in december 2002 - may 2003. things might have changed since then. these are my personal impressions and it's well possible that other travellers will not share my views.

up to three months on entry, free of cost at the border

getting in and out

from namibia: correct and easygoing procedures

places to stay

in cape town: cat&moose backpackers, 305 longstreet, 8001 cape town tel:+2721 423 76 38 catandmoose@hotmail.com (dormbeds from 60 rand / rooms from 150 rand - breakfast inkluded)

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