South Africa Google Map | Satellite Image

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The Google map of South Africa helps you explore the country’s geography, major cities, road networks, and surrounding regions with ease. You can zoom in to view specific locations, switch to satellite mode for a detailed aerial view, and navigate across different parts of the country.

Google Map of South Africa

About Map: This interactive map provides a clear view of important places such as capitals, highways, rivers, and neighboring countries. It is useful for travelers, students, and anyone looking to understand the layout and location of South Africa in a simple and visual way.

You can also use the map for directions, distance checking, and exploring nearby landmarks. Whether you are planning a trip or just learning about the country, this map offers a quick and convenient way to get a better understanding of South Africa.

About South Africa

South Africa is a country in the southernmost part of Africa, bordered by Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, and Eswatini, and it surrounds Lesotho. It has coastlines along both the Atlantic and Indian Oceans and features diverse landscapes including mountains, deserts, and savannas. The country is known for its wildlife, culture, and economic development. Pretoria is the administrative capital, Cape Town is the legislative capital, and Bloemfontein is the judicial capital.

Provinces of South Africa

ProvincePopulationArea (sq mi / sq km)
Gauteng15,000,0007,018 / 18,178
KwaZulu-Natal12,000,00036,433 / 94,361
Western Cape7,000,00049,986 / 129,462
Eastern Cape7,000,00065,238 / 168,966
Limpopo6,000,00048,457 / 125,754
Mpumalanga5,000,00029,535 / 76,495
North West4,000,00040,502 / 104,882
Free State3,000,00050,634 / 131,991
Northern Cape1,300,000143,774 / 372,889

Cities in South Africa

Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, Pretoria, Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha), Bloemfontein, East London, Kimberley, Polokwane, Nelspruit (Mbombela), Rustenburg, George, Pietermaritzburg, Vereeniging, Klerksdorp, Upington, Mahikeng, Mthatha, Paarl, Stellenbosch

South Africa Locations

Kruger National Park, Table Mountain, Cape of Good Hope, Garden Route, Drakensberg Mountains, Robben Island, Blyde River Canyon, Addo Elephant National Park, Golden Gate Highlands National Park, Durban Beaches, Cape Winelands, Johannesburg City, Pretoria Union Buildings, Tsitsikamma National Park, Hermanus Coast, Soweto Township, Pilanesberg National Park, Knysna Lagoon, Stellenbosch Vineyards, Mapungubwe National Park, Karoo Desert, Wild Coast, Bloukrans Bridge, Sani Pass, Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park

South Africa Map Satellite Image

South Africa Facts

CountrySouth Africa
Official NameRepublic of South Africa
ContinentAfrica
LocationSouthern Africa
Neighbouring CountriesNamibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Eswatini, Lesotho
CapitalPretoria (administrative), Cape Town (legislative), Bloemfontein (judicial)
Largest CityJohannesburg
Area471,445 sq mi (1,221,037 sq km)
Population~60 million (latest estimate)
Official Language11 official languages including English, Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans
CurrencySouth African Rand (ZAR)
GovernmentParliamentary republic
Time ZoneUTC +2
Calling Code+27
Internet TLD.za
Famous ForWildlife, landscapes, culture, economy

South Africa Natural Resources:

Gold, diamonds, platinum, coal, iron ore, manganese

South Africa Directions

  • Johannesburg to Pretoria – 60 km (37 miles)
  • Johannesburg to Durban – 570 km (354 miles)
  • Johannesburg to Cape Town – 1,400 km (870 miles)
  • Pretoria to Polokwane – 260 km (162 miles)
  • Pretoria to Rustenburg – 120 km (75 miles)
  • Durban to Pietermaritzburg – 80 km (50 miles)
  • Durban to East London – 660 km (410 miles)
  • Cape Town to Stellenbosch – 50 km (31 miles)
  • Cape Town to George – 430 km (267 miles)
  • George to Port Elizabeth – 330 km (205 miles)
  • Port Elizabeth to East London – 300 km (186 miles)
  • Bloemfontein to Johannesburg – 400 km (249 miles)
  • Bloemfontein to Kimberley – 160 km (99 miles)
  • Kimberley to Upington – 400 km (249 miles)
  • Nelspruit to Kruger National Park – 60 km (37 miles)
  • Polokwane to Musina – 200 km (124 miles)
  • Johannesburg to Vereeniging – 70 km (43 miles)
  • Rustenburg to Sun City – 30 km (19 miles)
  • East London to Mthatha – 230 km (143 miles)
  • Cape Town to Hermanus – 120 km (75 miles)
  • Durban to Richards Bay – 170 km (106 miles)
  • Pretoria to Nelspruit – 320 km (199 miles)
  • George to Knysna – 60 km (37 miles)
  • Johannesburg to Klerksdorp – 170 km (106 miles)
  • Bloemfontein to Maseru – 150 km (93 miles)

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