The government system in south africa revolves around 3 capitals. The administrative capital, legislative, and judicial capital are similar to the united states' 3 government branch system. The official currency of South Africa is the rand(R) which is worth about 2/3 of a standard US dollar. Tragically, over 50 percent of the population is living in poverty with economic growth slowing and unemployment rising.

South Africa Union Building (pictured)


The culture of south africa involves the Dutch Reformed Church. They perform a variety of celebrations for their religion such as the Evangelical Feast. This religion has helped them grow strong after segregation and racism rose in the government during the 1960s. This epidemic was called Apartheid and the country still has not full7 recovered.

Building owned by South African reserve bank. Mints currency.