The flag of South Africa
The six colours make it one of the most colourful national flags in the world.
Quick facts
- Capital
- Pretoria
- Region
- Southern Africa
- Currency
- South African rand
- Population
- 64,747,319
The flag of South Africa is one of the most recognisable national symbols in Africa. The six colours make it one of the most colourful national flags in the world.
The flag of South Africa
The six colours make it one of the most colourful national flags in the world. A flag tells the story of a nation — its history, its values and its people.
Capital and location
Pretoria is the capital of South Africa, in Southern Africa, part of Africa.
Currency
The official currency of South Africa is the South African rand (ZAR).
People
South Africa is home to around 64,747,319 people.
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