Visit the southernmost country in Africa, and one of the most scenic places on Earth. Discover a nation of over 47 million people, with eleven official languages. Meet Nelson Mandela, the father of modern South Africa, an inspirational symbol of freedom worldwide, and winner of the 1993 Nobel Peace Prize. Learn of South Africa's long and torturous struggle against apartheid. Discover how its rich plant biodiversity and varied landscape distinguishes South Africa as one of the world's rare "Megadiverse" countries.National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources.
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- ISBN10 1426302037
- ISBN13 9781426302039
- Publish Date 8 January 2008
- Publish Status Transferred
- Out of Print 26 September 2011
- Publish Country US
- Imprint National Geographic Society
- Format Hardcover (Library Binding)
- Pages 64
- Language English