General Knowledge Flashcards
Which two subatlantic islands does SA own?
Marion Island and Prince Edward Island
What does “Drakensberg” mean?
Dragon Mountain
What is SA’s highest peak?
Mafadi
The Great Escarpment means “ uKhuhlamba” which translates to…
Barrier of Spears
What is the longest river in SA?
Orange River
Tallest mountain in the Drakensberg range (and all of Southern Africa), located in Lesotho?
Thabana Ntlenyana
Highest waterfall in South Africa?
Tugela Falls (in Drakensberg)
Southernmost tip of SA?
Cape Agulhas
UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its rich hominid fossil finds?
Cradle of Humankind (Gauteng, NW of Joburg)
Largest dam in SA?
Gariep Dam
Mountain range separating Lesotho from South Africa?
Drakensberg Mountains
What is the South African archipelago in the Indian Ocean?
Prince Edward Island
The highest commercial bungee jump in South Africa?
Bloukrans Bridge (near Natures Valley, Western Cape)
What is the famous surfing spot in Durban?
North Beach
Which mountain range stretches from Rustenburg to Pretoria?
Magaliesberg
What is the name of the national park in the Northern Cape known for its red sand dunes?
Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park
What is the name of the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park on the South African side?
Kalahari Gemsbok National Park
What is the name of the large bay on the east coast known for its tidal movements?
Algoa Bay
Which river forms the border of Gauteng and the Free State?
Modder River
What is the famous rock formation in the Golden Gate Highlands National Park?
Brandwag Rock
Which mountain range in the Eastern Cape is known for its scenic beauty?
Amatola Mountains
What is South Africa’s largest freshwater lake?
Lake Sibaya (KZN)
Which river flows through the Drakensberg Mountains and forms the border between Lesotho and South Africa?
Orange River
Which coastal town in the Western Cape is known for whale watching and shark cage diving?
Gansbaai
Which river flows through the city of East London in the Eastern Cape?
Buffalo River
Which mountain pass in the Eastern Cape is known for its challenging terrain?
Naudes Nek Pass
Which river system is the largest in KwaZulu-Natal?
Tugela River
What are the sites Sterkfontein, Swartkrans, Kromdraai, and Environs known for?
Hominid Fossils
What is the name of the ancient cultural kingdom in Limpopo?
Mapungubwe
What is the name of the world’s oldest and largest meteorite impact structure, located in the Free State?
Vredefort Dome
Which mountain range extends from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth?
Outeniqua Mountains
What is the name of the national park known for its diverse landscapes, including the Valley of Desolation?
Camdeboo National Park
Which mountain range in the Western Cape is known or its distinctive flat-topped peaks?
Cederberg Mountains
Which coastal town in the Eastern Cape known for its annual sardine run?
Port St. Johns
Which river forms part of the border between South Africa and Botswana?
Molopo River
Which mountain range is near the city of Makhanda?
Winterberg Mountains
Which river flows through Stellenbosch and into False Bay?
Eerste River
