Location and characteristics: Hemisphere - Southern Hemisphere Continent - Africa Latitude: 25' 43' South Longitude: 28'11' East Climate: mostly semiarid; subtropical along east coast; sunny days, cool nights Customs: One of the most important rituals is the ceremony of manhood. Men between the ages of 18 and 22 are sent away to attend circumcision school, Wela. They are sent away for a three month period, they learn to become stronger, and bond with those that are …showed first 75 words of 404 total…

…showed last 75 words of 404 total…is also famous for their vineyards in the Cape. Imports: machinery and equipment, chemicals, petroleum products, scientific instruments, foodstuffs The major airports of South Africa are in Johannesburg, Capetown, and Durban. The major seaports are Capetown, Durban, and Richards Bay. The Blue Train is the major railway system in South Africa. Exports: gold, diamonds, platinum, other metals and minerals, machinery and equipment Languages: Zulu 23.8%, Xhosa 17.6%, Afrikaans 13.3%, Sepedi 9.4%, English 8.2%, Setswana 8.2%, Sesotho 7.9%, Xitsonga 4.4%, other 7.2% Political Divisions: Republic