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The nature and geography of South Africa are very diverse. In this country, you can find any terrains and climatic zones except for tundra and polar deserts. The Republic of South Africa is located in the very south of the African continent. Its eastern coast is washed by the waters of the Indian Ocean, and western by the Atlantic Ocean. The most common terrain of the country is hilly plateaus located in its central part. In the north of South Africa, mountains with a height of up to 1.5 kilometers rise and the Limpopo River flows. Its valley is overgrown with wild tropical forests. There are 2 deserts in the country. These are the Kalahari and Namib deserts. Drakensberg Mountains stretch along the Indian Ocean coastline.

South Africa has 20 national parks and more than 100 reserves, both public and private. Some of them, besides observing the life of wild animals, also offer hunting for them. In almost every park or reserve there are camps designed for travelers. Accommodation options can be different, ranging from simple tents to individual apartments, depending on the budget and preferences.

The oldest national park in South Africa is Kruger Park established in 1898. It was founded by the only president of the Transvaal Republic, Paul Kruger, a year before the outbreak of the military conflict with the British Empire. Located 500 kilometers from the City Park occupies an area of Johannesburg areas of Limpopo and Mpumalanga provinces. Kruger National Park has the status of largest and most profitable National Park on the planet! Numerous meadows and pastures of the park are home to 145 animal species, about 450 species of birds, and 100 species of reptiles. The big five animals of Africa - elephant, rhinoceros, leopard, lion, and buffalo - became the symbol of the national park. The flora is represented by 460 species of trees and shrubs and over 200 grass species. In the north of the park, scientists have discovered an early man site with stone structures. Kruger Park is included in the list of World Heritage Sites.
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