Explore South Africa's Geography and Coastline
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Which ocean borders South Africa on the eastern coast?

  • Pacific Ocean
  • Atlantic Ocean
  • Arctic Ocean
  • Indian Ocean (correct)
  • Which province in South Africa has a greater distance separating the coast from the escarpment?

  • KwaZulu-Natal (correct)
  • Gauteng
  • Western Cape
  • Eastern Cape
  • What is the total land area of South Africa?

  • 1,220,813 km2 (correct)
  • 2,850 kilometres
  • 471,359 sq mi
  • 1,535,538 km2
  • What is the name of the mountainous escarpment that separates the coast from the high inland plateau in South Africa?

    <p>Drakensberg Mountains</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two major rivers found in the South African central plateau?

    <p>Limpopo and Orange</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Geography of South Africa

    • South Africa is bordered by the Indian Ocean on its eastern coast.

    Topography of South Africa

    • The province with the greatest distance separating the coast from the escarpment is KwaZulu-Natal.

    Land Area of South Africa

    • The total land area of South Africa is approximately 1,219,912 km².

    Mountainous Escarpment of South Africa

    • The mountainous escarpment that separates the coast from the high inland plateau in South Africa is known as the Great Escarpment.

    Major Rivers of South Africa

    • The two major rivers found in the South African central plateau are the Orange River and the Vaal River.

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    Test your knowledge about South Africa's geography and coastline in this quiz. Discover interesting facts about its long coastline, mountainous escarpment, and borders with Namibia and Mozambique.

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