south Africa
Throughout the years South Africa has had many internal problems such as apartheid, small wars within the country, and poverty. Since the early 1990s most of these problems have subsided with the exception of poverty. Before 1994 there were only two official languages in South Africa, now the government recognizes eleven different languages. With the vast land of this region comes numerous religions, cultures, and beliefs. After many trials and tribulations, today South Africa is on the path to become a respected nation something it has not seen in years due to apartheid.The Language, Religion and Politics of South Africa. South Africa is located on the southern tip of Africa, bounded North by Namibia, Botswana, and Zimbabwe and northeast by Mozambique and Swaziland. The Indian Ocean is located along the southern part of the country. South Africa has 2,700 miles of coastline, which makes this country a great place to import and export goods and services. Being easily accessiblie has help form the different cultures of this land, not to mention is various Religions and Languagues. Until apartheid ended in 1994 only Afrikaans and English were official languages, although they represent t
South Africa is now a politically transformed country, but many of the social and economic problems created by apartheid remain. The great majority of the black population endures substandard housing in an environment, which has been neglected for generations, while even the poorest whites live in relative comfort. The next few years will be vital to South Africa and they can use all the international help they can get. South Africa has already rejoined the Commonwealth and, although that event is mainly symbolic, it marks a stage in the country's progress toward its full potential. If the country's mission is successful the new South Africa could become the continent's leader and, rather than the world's social outcast, an example of what a truly multiracial society can achieve. In February 1991 President de Klerk of South Africa announced the intended repeal of all remaining apartheid laws. In March he announced legislation to abolish all racial controls on land ownership, enabling all South Africans to purchase land anywhere. In June 1991 all the remaining racially discriminating laws were repealed. As a result the US lifted its trade and investment sanctions against South Africa. In September President de Klerk announced a draft constitution, giving black people the franchise but providing strong safeguards for the white minority. It was immediately critiqued by the ANC because it served to preserve the white dominance. Continental shelf: 200-m depth or to depth of exploitation
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Approximate Pages = 6 (250 words per page double spaced)
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