South Africa on a double-sided, indexed road map at 1:1, 500, 000 from Insight. This large map

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South Africa in the Countries, Regions & Cities series from Rough Guides; comprehensively detailed guidebooks specifically designed for independent travellers & serving a range of worldwide destinations. Widely recognised for their free editorial style, Rough Guide authors are allowed to express their personal opinions on a range of subjects. Although sometimes controversial, this editorial stance allows readers to experience more detailed & personal takes on each destination, a feature often more limited in other guidebooks. Cultural & historical nuances are explored in significant depth throughout the text & descriptions on the ambience of individual settings alongside personal recommendations, particularly in cities, are notably prevalent. Each Rough Guide in the Countries, Regions & Cities series has a similar layout. A ...

South Africa at 1:1, 400, 000 on an indexed road map with topographic & tourist information, published by Rough Guides with cartography from the highly acclaimed World Mapping Project by the German publishers Reise Know-How. The map is double-sided to provide the best balance between a good scale & a convenient size sheet. The map divides South Africa west/east with a good overlap between the sides. Light altitude colouring with contours, peak heights, names of mountain ranges & graphics for salt flats presents the country ...

South Africa Baedeker is divided into four main categories
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South Africa at 1:1, 500, 000 on a very large, indexed map from Insight Guides with street plans of Cape Town, Johannesburg, Durban & Pretoria, plus enlargements showing in greater detail the Cape Peninsula, the Kruger National Park, plus the i Simagaliso Wetland Park with the Hluhluwe National Park. On one side is the main map covering South Africa at 1:1, 500, 000 with southern Namibia, much of southern Botswana, Swaziland & the southern coast of Mozambique around Maputo. Relief shading shows the topography with names of mountain ranges & main peaks. National parks & protected areas are highlighted. The map shows a large number of smaller towns & villages. Both principal highways & connecting secondary roads are clearly numbered, with driving distances shown on main routes. Railway lines are included & airports are marked. Road maps from the Insight Guides indicate towns worth visiting & include a wide range of small icons prominently highlighting various places of interest. The map has no geographical coordinates. Enlargements & street plans, all annotated with places of interest, show the Cape Peninsula, the Kruger National Park, & the i Simagaliso Wetland Park with the Hluhluwe National Park, plus Cape Town, Johannesburg, Durban & Pretoria. The indexes for the main map & for the enlargements & street plans all include separate lists of places of interest highlighted on them. Also provided is a general map of the southern part of Africa. ...

This highly successful Globetrotter Travel Series, which

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The Globetrotter Travel Map of South Africa caters specifically for the needs of tourists whoare new to a destination. The town plans of the major centres pinpoint key buildings & placesof interest as well as where to stay. Distance & climate charts enable travellers to plan their visitsin advance. ...

South Africa in Cambridge University Press’s Concise History series; exploring the history of a range of countries worldwide. Chronicling the country’s modern history since the Middle Ages, each title in the series has been comprehensively researched & written by an academic specialising in the field. Individual chapters chart the history of the nation, either by century or notable periods in its past, & are aimed both at those studying at undergraduate level or who may have a deeper interest in the country. ...

South Africa in the Culture Smart range of pocket-sized guide books; providing detailed information on local customs, culture, etiquette & manners & ensuring that visitors are prepared for a diverse range of social environments. The series covers an extensive number of countries worldwide & are designed both for those working & living abroad, as well as for visitors who do not want to offend, either intentionally or inadvertently. Their aim is to prevent readers from making embarrassing mistakes & feel confident in unfamiliar situations, while preparing them before arrival on what to expect & how to behave. Each guide is arranged thematically, with dedicated individual chapters on land & people, values & attitudes, customs & traditions, making friends, people at home, ‘time-out’, travelling & communicating. There is also a separate chapter for business travelers, with important information on subjects such as business culture, meetings & making appointments. A Further Reading section also offers a list of recommended other history, travel literature & language titles available on the country. ...

South Africa has been described as ”A World in One Country” & a ” Rainbow Nation.” Its landscape ranges from miles of glorious beaches to the inland desert of the Karoo, the sweeping grasslands of the Highveld plateau, & the subtropical bush of the Lowveld. Its ethnic makeup is equally varied. There are eleven official languages, nine major black African tribes, two major white tribes, as well as a representation of all the world`s major religions. It has a free market economy while communists share in government; one of the world`s most liberal constitutions & a deeply patriarchal society; & very rich & very poor people coexisting. South Africa has come through fire, & although there is still considerable heat, it is doing pretty well. This insiders` guide will introduce you to the universal warmth & cultural diversity of its people, explain the backdrop of their troubled past, & familiarize you with their everyday life so that you`ll feel comfortable whether you`re invited to a shack in the townships, a mansion in the suburbs, or a braai on the beach. You`ll learn how to stay safe in potentially dangerous areas, & you`ll know where to go if you want to feel like the only person on the planet. ...