Questions and Answers
Which of the following is NOT one of the founding Member States of the Southern African Development Community (SADC)?
How many Member States currently comprise the SADC?
Which country is a landlocked member of SADC?
Which of the following countries joined SADC as the 11th Member State?
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Which country is NOT listed as a member of the Southern African Development Community?
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What is one of the key purposes of SADC as a Regional Economic Community?
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Which of the following cities is the capital of one of the SADC Member States?
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What recent development occurred regarding the membership of South Africa in SADC?
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Study Notes
Southern African Development Community (SADC)
- SADC is a Regional Economic Community with 16 member states.
- Member states include Angola, Botswana, Comoros, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Eswatini, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Seychelles, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.
Capital Cities
- Each member state has its own capital city, enhancing regional political and economic coordination.
Benefits of SADC Membership
- Promotes economic integration and trade among member states.
- Facilitates cooperation in areas such as development, security, and environmental issues.
- Enhances political stability and social development across the region.
Founding Member States
- The initial members when SADC was established included Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Swaziland, United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.
Historical Context
- South Africa became the 11th member in April 1994, marking significant political changes in the region.
Economic Agreements
- SADC engages in various economic partnerships such as the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) with the EU, focusing on member states like Botswana, Lesotho, Mozambique, and Namibia.
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Test your knowledge on the Southern African Development Community (SADC) by identifying its 15 member states along with their capital cities. Additionally, explore the advantages of being a SADC member. This quiz is perfect for anyone interested in regional economic communities in Southern Africa.
