10 Questions
Which South African province does Bloemfontein serve as the capital city for?
Northern Cape
What is the capital city of Namibia?
Windhoek
Which African country does Gaborone serve as the capital city for?
Botswana
What is the capital city of Lesotho?
Maseru
Which South African province has Nelspruit as its capital city?
Gauteng
What is the capital city of Eswatini?
Mbabane
Which African country has Harare as its capital city?
Zimbabwe
'Big Cities in Africa' activity involves identifying the capital cities of ____________.
'South Africa’s neighbouring countries'
'A Physical Map of Africa' features natural elements like ____________.
'rivers, lakes, mountains, and deserts'
On a physical map, areas with higher elevations are typically represented by the color _________ .
Dark brown
Study Notes
South Africa's Provinces and Capitals
- South Africa has nine provinces, each with a capital city.
Neighbouring Countries and Capitals
- South Africa has six neighbouring countries: Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Eswatini, and Lesotho.
- The capitals of these countries are: Windhoek (Namibia), Gaborone (Botswana), Harare (Zimbabwe), Maseru (Lesotho), Mbabane (Eswatini), and Maputo (Mozambique).
Big Cities in Africa
- Four of Africa's largest cities are Lagos (Nigeria), Cairo (Egypt), Johannesburg (South Africa), and Nairobi (Kenya).
- Lagos has a population of 14.8 million and a land area of 1,171 km².
- Cairo has a population of 10 million and a land area of 453 km².
- Johannesburg has a population of 5.6 million and a land area of 1,645 km².
- Nairobi has a population of 4.3 million and a land area of 696 km².
Madagascar and Zanzibar
- Madagascar is a country located off the Mozambican coast.
- Madagascar is the largest island in Africa.
- Zanzibar is an island in the Indian Ocean, located off the eastern coast of Africa.
- Zanzibar consists of Zanzibar Island and other adjacent islets.
Physical Map of Africa
- A physical map shows natural features like rivers, lakes, mountains, and deserts.
- A map uses different colours or map symbols to describe physical features and indicate high and low places.
- Height above sea level on a physical map is measured in metres, with the highest areas shown in dark brown.
- Mount Kilimanjaro's highest peak is 5,895m above sea level.
Test your knowledge on the capital cities of South Africa's provinces and neighbouring countries. Identify the correct capital cities for each province and neighbouring country. A great way to learn and remember the capitals of Southern African countries!
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