Study and Nature in South Africa

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FOR YOUR SAFETY

Crime is a problem, but not so far from having to abandon the trip to South Africa, why are implemented all possible measures to protect visitors.
Keeping in mind some precautions, you should have absolutely no problem.
It is clear that you should behave with the same caution you use in any metropolitan area in the world, for example:

- Never leave your luggage incostuditi or in front of the entrance hall.

- Keep an eye on cameras and video cameras.

- Store values in safes in hotels.

- Always make sure the room is well dell'albergo closed.

- Not to venture into the streets at night, avoid isolated areas.

- Always close to key your car glass while maintaining the increased attention and driving the movement occurs on the left as in England, and not leave items visible in the car.

- Do not wear items of value or be too obvious when you are around.

- Does not bring much cash with you, go out with what you need for the day.

- The ladies are asked to leave bags and bags on the backs of chairs in the restaurant.

- We recommend men to put their wallets in front pockets of trousers.

- Do not trust if someone asks for help or call you, away as quickly as possible.

- If you walk alone in the crowded little streets, avoid observing groups of people or people in general


GENERAL INFORMATION

The economy
South Africa produces 20 percent of all the gold in the world, and have the best technology and most developed of all Africa.
The Witwatersrand is the largest mineral deposit in the world.
Among the natural resources of South Africa include: gold, diamonds, platinum, iron, coal, after thermal and hydro energy, the country has developed industries, including the heavy engineering and chemicals and pharmaceuticals, and produces 40 % of total industrial production in Africa and about 22% of gross national product of the continent.

Transportation
South Africa has the best roads and railways of the African continent, the rail system with the gauge of the head, which stretches across southern Africa is by far the largest of the entire continent.
Approximately two thirds of its 32,000 kilometers are in South Africa.
The village and served by 60 airlines has eight international airports and various internal connections, and also six ports along one of the most important shipping lanes in the world.
The port of Richard's Bay, existing since 1976, is the only natural harbor with deep-South Africa, is also the most visited South African ports in terms of volume and has the largest terminal in the world for coal.

Agriculture
Although only 12% of the area is arable and rainfall are unpredictable, the agricultural production in South Africa has doubled since 1960 to have the irrigation schemes, dams and reservoirs built in strategic collection.
Today a large part of its food production is processed foods, 60% of which is exported.
The breeding of sheep and the main form of primary production in the hot plains that are too arid for cultivation, but which are rich in grass, low bushes and flowers growing rapidly.
Apart from the breeding of sheep, cattle and goats, the land offers cotton, citrus, sugar cane, tea, maize, wheat, sorghum and nuts of various kinds.




WESTERN CAPE

Cape Town

Mother city of South Africa, was founded in 1652 by Jan Van Riebeeck.
The city offers a combination of beautiful scenery, outdoor life and cultural experiences.
For example you can spend a day of enchantment even just visiting the Table Mountain.

Climb on foot or by cable car, if you love the mountains you can enjoy the climbing, anywhere you go you are always ahead of breathtaking landscapes.
Botanical enthusiasts will be fascinated by its 1470 species of plants, nearly the same number of existing ones on all the British islands, and bird lovers will appreciate the abundance of wild.
Going by car along the circular path of the circular of Table Mountain, to explore the panorama of Camps Bay with the backdrop of rocky ramparts called the Twelve Apostles, Clifton is the place for a nice swim.

Other places to visit might be: Llundudno, Sandy Bay, Hout Bay, Costantia Nek, Rhodes Memorial, the National Botanic Gardens Kirstenbosch, recently declared one of the seven major botanical gardens in the world, with 6000 species of plants scattered over 528 acres.

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