SADC Member States and Capitals Quiz
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Which of the following is NOT one of the founding Member States of the Southern African Development Community (SADC)?

  • Angola
  • Swaziland
  • Malawi
  • South Africa (correct)

How many Member States currently comprise the SADC?

  • 13
  • 15
  • 16 (correct)
  • 14

Which country is a landlocked member of SADC?

  • Malawi (correct)
  • Zimbabwe
  • Namibia
  • Democratic Republic of the Congo

Which of the following countries joined SADC as the 11th Member State?

<p>South Africa (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which country is NOT listed as a member of the Southern African Development Community?

<p>Ghana (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the key purposes of SADC as a Regional Economic Community?

<p>To facilitate regional trade and investment (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following cities is the capital of one of the SADC Member States?

<p>Lilongwe (C), Lusaka (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What recent development occurred regarding the membership of South Africa in SADC?

<p>Joined in April 1994 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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SADC Founding Member?

South Africa was NOT a founding member of SADC.

Current SADC Members?

Currently, there are 16 member states in the Southern African Development Community.

Landlocked SADC Member?

Malawi is a landlocked member of SADC.

11th SADC Member?

South Africa joined SADC as the 11th Member State.

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Ghana in SADC?

Ghana is NOT a member of SADC.

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SADC's purpose?

A key purpose of SADC is to promote trade and investment in the region.

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SADC capital?

Lilongwe is the capital of Malawi, a SADC member state.

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S.Africa's SADC Entry?

South Africa joined SADC in April 1994.

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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.

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