South Africa
South Africa is a country in Africa. Its capital is Pretoria, and it shares land borders with 6 countries.
- Capital
- Pretoria
- Region
- Africa
- Area
- 1,221,967 km² Number 23 of 193 by size
- Land borders
- 6 countries
What is the capital of South Africa?
The capital of South Africa is Pretoria. South Africa has three capitals: Pretoria for the government, Cape Town for parliament and Bloemfontein for the judiciary.
Which countries border South Africa?
South Africa shares land borders with 6 countries: Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia and Zimbabwe.
| Country | Capital | Distance from Pretoria |
|---|---|---|
 Botswana | Gaborone | 260 km (162 mi) |
 Eswatini | Mbabane | 301 km (187 mi) |
 Lesotho | Maseru | 402 km (250 mi) |
 Mozambique | Maputo | 439 km (273 mi) |
 Zimbabwe | Harare | 929 km (577 mi) |
 Namibia | Windhoek | 1,181 km (734 mi) |
Distances are between capitals, in a straight line.
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