South Africa

26 Oct 2024 14:31:19 pm

Tags : South Africa

Topic: Africa

Why in the news?

India and South Africa ink pact on submarine rescue operations
The agreement ensures safety of South African Navy’s submarine crew in times of distress or accident and “underscores a shared commitment to maritime safety and mutual support”.

Source: The Hindu

About South Africa:

It is the southernmost country in the African continent.
It is bounded by:
- South Atlantic and Indian Ocean to the south
- Namibia, Botswana, and Zimbabwe to the north
- Mozambique and Eswatini to the east and northeast
It completely enclaves Lesotho.
It is the southernmost country on the mainland of the Old World and the second-most populous country located entirely south of the equator, after Tanzania.
Pretoria is the administrative capital.
Cape Town, as the seat of Parliament, is the legislative capital.