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South Africa Quick facts

Here are some quick facts about the South African nation.

Airports

South Africa has several international airports:

Airports (National/Domestic):

Banking Hours:

The main banks in South Africa are:

Banks are opened from Monday to Friday from (9.00 to 15.30) and on Saturday from 8.03 to 11.00.

The banks are closed on Sundays and other public holidays.

Borders

South Africa is surrounded with Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Lesotho and Swaziland.

Currency

The currency of South Africa is Rand (ZAR or R).

One Rand = 100 cents.

Banknotes - each in a different colors and features. Each note has Big Five animals in them for example R 200 (leopard - orange/green), R 100 (buffalo - blue), R 50 (lion - red), R 20 (elephant - brown) and R 10 (rhino - green).

Coins - silver: (from largest to smallest) R 5, R 2 and R 1; yellow alloy: 50c, 20c & 10c; bronze: 5c.

Dialing

South Africa's country code is +27. To access an overseas line you have to dial 00 plus the country code. To call any where within South Africa, you need to add the area code before dialing.

Directory Enquiries

Public Holidays

Smoking

Smoking is banned in public places like airports, bus and train stations. The restaurants have separate smoking rooms/areas.