South Africa
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South Africa, officially the Republic of South Africa (RSA), is the southernmost country in Africa. It is bounded to the south by 2,798 kilometres (1,739 mi) of coastline of Southern Africa stretching along the South Atlantic and Indian Oceans; to the north by the neighbouring countries of Namibia, Botswana, and Zimbabwe; and to the east and northeast by Mozambique and Eswatini (Swaziland); and it surrounds the enclaved country of Lesotho. South Africa is the largest country in Southern Africa and the 24th-largest country in the world by land area and, with over 58 million people, is also the world's 24th-most populous nation. It is the southernmost country on the mainland of the Old World or the Eastern Hemisphere. About 80 percent of South Africans are of Bantu ancestry, divided among a variety of ethnic groups speaking different African languages, nine of which have official status. The remaining population consists of Africa's largest communities of European, Asian (Indian), and multiracial (Coloured) ancestry.
South Africa is a multiethnic society encompassing a wide variety of cultures, languages, and religions. Its pluralistic makeup is reflected in the constitution's recognition of 11 official languages, which is the fourth-highest number in the world. Two of these languages are of European origin: Afrikaans developed from Dutch and serves as the first language of most coloured and white South Africans; English reflects the legacy of British colonialism, and is commonly used in public and commercial life, though it is fourth-ranked as a spoken first language. The country is one of the few in Africa never to have had a coup d'état, and regular elections have been held for almost a century. However, the vast majority of black South Africans were not enfranchised until 1994. During the 20th century, the black majority sought to claim more rights from the dominant white minority, with this struggle playing a large role in the country's recent history and politics. The National Party imposed apartheid in 1948, institutionalising previous racial segregation. After a long and sometimes violent struggle by the African National Congress (ANC) and other anti-apartheid activists both inside and outside the country, the repeal of discriminatory laws began in the mid-1980s.
Since 1994, all ethnic and linguistic groups have held political representation in the country's liberal democracy, which comprises a parliamentary republic and nine provinces. South Africa is often referred to as the "rainbow nation" to describe the country's multicultural diversity, especially in the wake of apartheid. The World Bank classifies South Africa as an upper-middle-income economy, and a newly industrialised country. Its economy is the second-largest in Africa, and the 33rd-largest in the world. In terms of purchasing power parity, South Africa has the seventh-highest per capita income and the seventh-highest human development index in Africa. However, poverty and inequality remain widespread, with about a quarter of the population unemployed and living on less than US$1.25 a day. South Africa has been identified as a middle power in international affairs, and maintains significant regional influence.
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South Africa
Country in Southern Africa
- Desc: South Africa, officially the Republic of South Africa, is the southernmost country in Africa. It is bounded to the south by 2,798 kilometres of coastline of Southern Africa stretching along the South Atlantic and Indian Oceans; to the north by the neighbouring countries of Namibia, Botswana, and Zimbabwe; and to the east and northeast by Mozambique and Eswatini; and it surrounds the enclaved country of Lesotho.
- URL: http://www.gov.za/
- Wiki: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_Africa
- Type: AdministrativeArea, Thing, Country, Place
- Result Score: 37664.24
Rugby union team
University in Pretoria, South Africa
- Desc: The University of South Africa, known colloquially as Unisa, is the largest university system in South Africa by enrollment. It attracts a third of all higher education students in South Africa.
- URL: http://www.unisa.ac.za/
- Wiki: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_South_Africa
- Type: Place, Thing, CollegeOrUniversity, Corporation, EducationalOrganization, Organization
- Result Score: 11033.57
Football team
- Desc: The South Africa national football team represents South Africa in association football and is controlled by the South African Football Association, the governing body for football in South Africa.
- Wiki: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_Africa_national_football_team
- Type: Thing, SportsTeam, Organization
- Result Score: 10961.40
Company
- Desc: The Standard Bank of South Africa Limited is a South African financial services groups and is Africa’s biggest lender by assets. The company's corporate headquarters, Standard Bank Centre, is situated in Simmonds Street, Johannesburg.
- URL: http://www.standardbank.com/
- Wiki: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Standard_Bank
- Type: Thing, Corporation, Organization
- Result Score: 9099.45
Capital of South Africa
- Desc: Cape Town is the legislative capital of South Africa. Colloquially named the Mother City, it is the largest city of the Western Cape province. It forms part of the City of Cape Town metropolitan municipality.
The Parliament of South Africa sits in Cape Town. The other two capitals are located in Pretoria and Bloemfontein.
- URL: http://www.capetown.gov.za/
- Wiki: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cape_Town
- Type: Thing, AdministrativeArea, Place, City
- Result Score: 8411.70
Cricket team
- Desc: The South African national cricket team also known as Proteas, is administered by Cricket South Africa. South Africa is a full member of the International Cricket Council with Test, One-Day International and Twenty20 International status.
- Wiki: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_Africa_national_cricket_team
- Type: SportsTeam, Thing, Organization
- Result Score: 7410.70
City in South Africa
- Desc: Johannesburg, informally known as Jozi or Joburg, is the largest city in South Africa and one of the 50 largest urban areas in the world. It is the provincial capital and largest city of Gauteng, which is the wealthiest province in South Africa. Johannesburg is the seat of the Constitutional Court.
- URL: http://www.joburg.org.za/
- Wiki: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johannesburg
- Type: Place, AdministrativeArea, Thing, City
- Result Score: 7092.15
International airline
- Desc: South African Airways is the state-owned flag carrier of South Africa. Headquartered in Airways Park at O.R Tambo International Airport, the airline operates a hub-and-spoke network, linking over 40 local and international destinations across Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, South America, and Oceania from its base at O.
- URL: http://www.flysaa.com
- Wiki: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_African_Airways
- Type: Thing, Airline, Corporation, Organization
- Result Score: 5078.54
Telecommunications company
Football team
- Desc: The South Africa national women's football team, nicknamed Banyana Banyana, is the national team of South Africa and is controlled by the South African Football Association.
Their first official match was held on 30 May 1993 against Swaziland.
- Wiki: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_Africa_women's_national_football_team
- Type: Thing, SportsTeam, Organization
- Result Score: 2377.62
Government
- Desc: The Republic of South Africa is a parliamentary republic with three-tier system of government and an independent judiciary, operating in a parliamentary system. Legislative authority is held by the Parliament of South Africa.
- Wiki: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Government_of_South_Africa
- Type: Thing, Organization
- Result Score: 1830.76
Bird
- Desc: The black kite is a medium-sized bird of prey in the family Accipitridae, which also includes many other diurnal raptors. It is thought to be the world's most abundant species of Accipitridae, although some populations have experienced dramatic declines or fluctuations.
- Wiki: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_kite
- Type: Thing
- Result Score: 917.86
Football team
Basketball team
Football team
2013 film
- Type: Thing, Movie
- Result Score: 57.88
South Africa
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- Result Score: 24.00
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Album by Beating Heart
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- Result Score: 24.00
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Song by Millar Brass Ensemble
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- Result Score: 24.00
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- Result Score: 24.00
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Book by Hari Sharan Chhabra
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- Result Score: 24.00
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Book by Sara Pienaar
- Type: Thing, Book
- Result Score: 24.00
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Song by Yabby You
- Type: Thing
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- Result Score: 24.00
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- Result Score: 24.00
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Book by A. D. Bensusan
- Type: Book, Thing
- Result Score: 24.00
South Africa
Song by New Japan Philharmonic and Seiji Ozawa
- Type: Thing
- Result Score: 24.00