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1. South Africa's national animal has become synonymous with sport in the country. Which famous animal has this distinction?
2. South Africa has a long and celebrated history in nature conservation. Which is the country's biggest and best-known National Park?
3. Bloemfontein is the judicial capital of the country, located in Central South Africa. Which great writer once called this city home?
4. Durban is host to a major aquarium and marine exhibit. What is it known as?
5. The discovery of a complete hominid skull was of great excitement to archaeologists in 1947. Where was the skull found?
6. South Africa has several impressive mountain ranges. Which is the highest?
7. Should you find yourself in Port Elizabeth, how would you expect people to treat you, according to the city's nickname?
8. One of the most famous mountains in South Africa is found near Cape Town. What is it called?
9. Farming is one of South Africa's biggest industries, and the creatures farmed are sometimes very interesting. Which animal is bred extensively in the Oudtshoorn area of the Western Cape?
10. Pretoria is the capital of South Africa. Which tree blooms in October to cover the city in purple?
11. Which two oceans are found on South Africa's coastline?
12. What is South Africa's national flower?
13. Which South African town has one of the biggest hand-dug holes in the world?
14. Which of South Africa's nine provinces border Swaziland and Mozambique?
15. In 2009, which South African political party was voted back into power?
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