South africa Flashcards
What is Robben Island used for today?
It is a world heritage site, which means it will be protected for future generations.
What is Robben Island best known as?
A prison
What else has Robben Island been used for?
It has also been used as a hospital and as a training area during word war 2.
Name one of Robben Island’s most famous prisoners?
Nelson Mandela
In which province are the uKhahlamba Drakensberg mountains found?
In Kwa-Zulu Natal
Which group of people lived in the uKhahlamba Drakensberg Mountains?
the San people
Where else is Lake Malawi besides Malawi?
It is on the borders of Mozambique and Tanzania
Why is Lake Malawi a major source of food for the Malawi people?
Because people catch fish in it.
Is Lake Malawi a fresh water lake or a salt water lake?
A fresh water lake
Why is Lake Malawi a tourist attraction?
It has many beaches where people can relax
What is the name of the game reserve in northern Namibia ?
Etosha National Park
Where are the Victoria Falls?
Between Zimbabwe and Zambia
What do local people call the Victoria Falls?
The smoke that thunders
Who named the Victoria Falls?
David Livingstone
Why do you think the Victoria Falls “thunders”?
Because they are so big and make such a noise as they fall
