The Republic of South Africa is a country located at the southern tip of the continent of Africa. The long coastline stretches across both the Atlantic and Indian oceans. South Africa is known for its diversity, with eleven official languages and different ethnic groups, including Caucasian, Indian and racially mixed communities. South Africa offers stunning natural scenery, vast open spaces, lively cosmopolitan cities and is particularly rich in plant biodiversity. South Africa is also world renowned for its safaris. The famous Kruger National Park is one of the most popular wildlife-watching spots in the world.