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

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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.

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Pretoria

Executive capital of South Africa.

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Cape Town

Legislative capital; 'Mother City'.

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Bloemfontein

Judicial capital.

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Rainbow Nation

Diversity and unity term.

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The Big Five

Famous African animals.

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Proteas

National flower of South Africa.

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Kruger National Park

Famous wildlife reserve.

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Table Mountain

Landmark in Cape Town.

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Robben Island

Mandela's imprisonment site.

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Johannesburg

Largest city; 'City of Gold'.

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Soweto

Township in Johannesburg.

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Braai

South African barbecue.

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Bobotie

Traditional meat dish.

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Apartheid

Racial segregation system.

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African National Congress (ANC)

Political party against apartheid.

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Mvezo

Mandela's birthplace.

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February 11, 1990

Mandela released from prison.

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April 1994

First democratic elections.

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Mandela Day

July 18 remembrance day.

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1993 Nobel Peace Prize

Award for peace.

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Number of official languages.