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| Tourism info |
| Full country name: |
The Republic of South Africa |
| Area: |
1,221,037 sq km |
| Population: |
43.1 million |
| Capitals: |
Pretoria (administrative); Bloemfontein (judicial)
and Cape Town (legislative) |
| People: |
77% black, 10% white (60% of whites are of
Afrikaner descent, most of the rest are of British descent), 8%
mixed race, 2.5% of Indian or Asian descent |
| Languages: |
Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans, Pedi, English, Tswana,
Sotho, Tsonga, Swati, Venda, Ndebele |
| Religion: |
Christian, Muslim, Hindu, Jewish and traditional
religions |
| Government: |
Republic
and independent member of the British Commonwealth |
| President: |
Thabo Mbeki |
| Currency : |
rand |
| Visas: |
Entry permits are issued free on arrival to visitors on holiday from
many Commonwealth and most Western European countries, as well as Japan
and the USA. If you aren't entitled to an entry permit, you'll need to
get a visa (also free) before you arrive. |
| Health Risks: |
Malaria is a common African disease, but Randburg is a long way from the nearest malaria-infected areas and no precautions are needed. Malaria is prevalent only in the north-eastern parts of South Africa, but there are certain popular tourist areas such as game parks where it is advisable to take preventative measures during the summer season. Ask your travel agent, hotel staff or tourist service for information about areas that you plan to visit. |
| Time: |
GMT/UTC plus two hours |
| Electricity : |
220/230V, 50Hz |
| What seasons to come to Randburg: |
Due to its setting, 1753 meters above sea level, Randburg has a very favourable climate, which ranges from hot days and cool nights in summer to mild sunny days and cold nights in winter. Rain can be expected during the months of October through to March with temperature reaching an average of 25 degrees. |
| Geography: |
Randburg has 32 mostly residential suburbs known for its upmarket homes and family friendly facilities.
Randburg is also a shopping mecca with an array of shopping centres including the popular Sanlam Centre, Cresta Centre, Nortgate Shopping Mall and various others.
Brightwater Commons, formerly know as Randburg Waterfront, is also a very popular site, boasting a variety of restaurants, shops, cinemas and various other entertainment including a laser paintball arena.
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| Safety in Randburg: |
Carry travellers cheques rather than large amounts of cash. Do not countersign the cheques until you actually need to use them. Separate cash from credit cards. Make a note of your credit card numbers, the customer service numbers for issuing banks, etc. Put the note in a sealed envelope and ask the hotel front desk to keep it for you.
Plan your travel route beforehand, so that you don't get lost in a less-safe part of town. Where possible, rely on local residents for transport. If you get lost, look for a shop or other open business, and ask for help. Do not leave valuables in clear view of people on the side of the road. Articles such as cell phones and handbags left on seats are favoured targets of smash'n'grab thieves. While dining in public places, do not leave purses on chairs, under tables or on the backs of chairs. |
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