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GEOGRAPHICAL
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Land Area - 79 490 km2
Population - 4,0 million
Population density - 50
people per km2
Provincial capital -
Nelspruit
Major towns - Barberton,
Delmas, Ermelo, Hazyview, Komatipoort,
Malelane, Mashishing (Lydenburg), Middelburg, Piet
Retief, Sabie, Secunda, Standerton, Volksrust,
White River, Witbank
Languages - Afrikaans, English, isiNdebele,
siSwati, xiTsonga
Airports - Kruger Mpumalanga International,
20km east of Nelspruit
Roads - Good, suitable for all vehicles and
Sundays
Internet - Operates countrywide
Cell phones - All major routes and centres |
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Climate |
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Hot to very hot in summer, especially in the lowveld
regions. Mild in winter, but can become very cold in
the highveld areas. Mpumalanga is a summer rainfall
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Health |
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Malaria occurs in some parts of
the lowveld regions of Mpumalanga. Visitors should
take the usual precautions. If in any doubt, consult
a pharmacist or doctor. Always carry insect
repellent for your comfort. |
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Immunisation |
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No international immunisation is
needed when entering South Africa. The only
inoculation requirement is a yellow fever
vaccination certificate from travellers over one
year of age entering South Africa within six days of
leaving an infected country. Visitors who travel
through or disembark in these areas are advised to
be inoculated against the disease before visiting
South Africa. |
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Malaria |
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This disease is to the larger
extent under control in South Africa. Regions that
are affected are the Northern Province and
Mpumalanga, northern KwaZulu Natal and Zululand. The
risk of contracting the disease is negligible
provided that you take the standard precautions.
Malaria tablets, a good insect repellent
particularly in the evening, long-sleeved shirts and
mosquito coils are advisable precautions. |
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Refunds Tax/VAT |
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As a visitor to South Africa, you
can spend as little as R 250.00 on goods intended
for export, and claim a VAT refund. The
user-friendly procedure allows you to claim your
money before you leave South African territory. |
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Visa Requirements |
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Every person seeking to enter
South Africa must be in possession of a valid
passport for travel to South Africa and, where
necessary, a visa.
Enquiries can be directed to
South African diplomatic representatives abroad or
the Department of Home Affairs in Pretoria.
Visitors who intend travelling to
South Africa's neighbouring countries and back into
South Africa are advised to apply for multiple entry
visas.
In terms of existing
arrangements, passport holders of certain countries
are exempt from visa requirements. Tourists must
satisfy immigration officers that they have the
means to support themselves during their stay, and
that they are in possession of return or onward air
tickets. They must also be in possession of valid
international health certificates. |
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