Capital Cities in South Africa and Neighbouring Countries Quiz
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Which South African province does Bloemfontein serve as the capital city for?

  • Limpopo
  • Northern Cape (correct)
  • North West
  • Western Cape
  • What is the capital city of Namibia?

  • Windhoek (correct)
  • Maseru
  • Mbabane
  • Harare
  • Which African country does Gaborone serve as the capital city for?

  • Botswana (correct)
  • Lesotho
  • Eswatini
  • Zimbabwe
  • What is the capital city of Lesotho?

    <p>Maseru</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which South African province has Nelspruit as its capital city?

    <p>Gauteng</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the capital city of Eswatini?

    <p>Mbabane</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which African country has Harare as its capital city?

    <p>Zimbabwe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Big Cities in Africa' activity involves identifying the capital cities of ____________.

    <p>'South Africa’s neighbouring countries'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'A Physical Map of Africa' features natural elements like ____________.

    <p>'rivers, lakes, mountains, and deserts'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    On a physical map, areas with higher elevations are typically represented by the color _________ .

    <p>Dark brown</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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.

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    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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