South Africa and Nelson Mandela: A Journey Through the Rainbow Nation

This set of vocabulary flashcards covers the geography, major cities, culture, and history of South Africa, with a specific focus on the life and legacy of Nelson Mandela.

Pretoria

Executive capital of South Africa.

Cape Town

Legislative capital; 'Mother City'.

Bloemfontein

Judicial capital.

Rainbow Nation

Diversity and unity term.

The Big Five

Famous African animals.

Proteas

National flower of South Africa.

Kruger National Park

Famous wildlife reserve.

Table Mountain

Landmark in Cape Town.

Robben Island

Mandela's imprisonment site.

Johannesburg

Largest city; 'City of Gold'.

Soweto

Township in Johannesburg.

Braai

South African barbecue.

Bobotie

Traditional meat dish.

Apartheid

Racial segregation system.

African National Congress (ANC)

Political party against apartheid.

Mvezo

Mandela's birthplace.

February 11, 1990

Mandela released from prison.

April 1994

First democratic elections.

Mandela Day

July 18 remembrance day.

1993 Nobel Peace Prize

Award for peace.

11

Number of official languages.