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1
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Which two subatlantic islands does SA own?

A

Marion Island and Prince Edward Island

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What does “Drakensberg” mean?

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Dragon Mountain

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What is SA’s highest peak?

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Mafadi

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The Great Escarpment means “ uKhuhlamba” which translates to…

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Barrier of Spears

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What is the longest river in SA?

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Orange River

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Tallest mountain in the Drakensberg range (and all of Southern Africa), located in Lesotho?

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Thabana Ntlenyana

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Highest waterfall in South Africa?

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Tugela Falls (in Drakensberg)

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Southernmost tip of SA?

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Cape Agulhas

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UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its rich hominid fossil finds?

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Cradle of Humankind (Gauteng, NW of Joburg)

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Largest dam in SA?

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Gariep Dam

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Mountain range separating Lesotho from South Africa?

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Drakensberg Mountains

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What is the South African archipelago in the Indian Ocean?

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Prince Edward Island

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The highest commercial bungee jump in South Africa?

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Bloukrans Bridge (near Natures Valley, Western Cape)

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What is the famous surfing spot in Durban?

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North Beach

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Which mountain range stretches from Rustenburg to Pretoria?

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Magaliesberg

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What is the name of the national park in the Northern Cape known for its red sand dunes?

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Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park

17
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What is the name of the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park on the South African side?

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Kalahari Gemsbok National Park

18
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What is the name of the large bay on the east coast known for its tidal movements?

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Algoa Bay

19
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Which river forms the border of Gauteng and the Free State?

A

Modder River

20
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What is the famous rock formation in the Golden Gate Highlands National Park?

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Brandwag Rock

21
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Which mountain range in the Eastern Cape is known for its scenic beauty?

A

Amatola Mountains

22
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What is South Africa’s largest freshwater lake?

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Lake Sibaya (KZN)

23
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Which river flows through the Drakensberg Mountains and forms the border between Lesotho and South Africa?

A

Orange River

24
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Which coastal town in the Western Cape is known for whale watching and shark cage diving?

A

Gansbaai

25
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Which river flows through the city of East London in the Eastern Cape?

A

Buffalo River

26
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Which mountain pass in the Eastern Cape is known for its challenging terrain?

A

Naudes Nek Pass

27
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Which river system is the largest in KwaZulu-Natal?

A

Tugela River

28
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What are the sites Sterkfontein, Swartkrans, Kromdraai, and Environs known for?

A

Hominid Fossils

29
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What is the name of the ancient cultural kingdom in Limpopo?

A

Mapungubwe

30
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What is the name of the world’s oldest and largest meteorite impact structure, located in the Free State?

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Vredefort Dome

31
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Which mountain range extends from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth?

A

Outeniqua Mountains

32
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What is the name of the national park known for its diverse landscapes, including the Valley of Desolation?

A

Camdeboo National Park

33
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Which mountain range in the Western Cape is known or its distinctive flat-topped peaks?

A

Cederberg Mountains

34
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Which coastal town in the Eastern Cape known for its annual sardine run?

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Port St. Johns

35
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Which river forms part of the border between South Africa and Botswana?

A

Molopo River

36
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Which mountain range is near the city of Makhanda?

A

Winterberg Mountains

37
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Which river flows through Stellenbosch and into False Bay?

A

Eerste River

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