The Flag | The people | The History | Heritage Day | National Braai Day |
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How many colours are there on the South African flag?
6
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How many official languages are there in South Africa?
11
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What is the nickname of South Africa?
Rainbow Country
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What do people do on Heritage Day?
They gather together, eat, play music, dance, show arts and crafts and wear traditionnal outfits.
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What is a braai?
A South African barbecue
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What does the colour yellow represent?
Gold, mineral wealth
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What are the two most spoken languages spoken in South Africa?
English and Afrikaans
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Whan was Nelson Mandela elected President?
1994
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What is Heritage Day?
A day to celebrate the rich cultural heritage and diversity of the nation.
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What do people cook for Braai Day?
Meat and vegetables.
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What does the colour green represent?
Fertility of the land
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How many inhabitants are there in South Africa
nearly 52 million
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When did South Africa become an independent nation?
1910
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When is Heritage Day celebrated each year?
On 24th September
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Who created Nation Braai Day?
Jan Scannell
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When was the flag adopted?
In 1994
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What is the percentage of black South Africans in the country?
81%
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When did the first Europeans settle in South Africa?
in the 1400s
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Who created Heritage Day and why?
The government created ito encourage unity in the nation.
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What is the name of the official patron of Braai Day?
Desmond Tutu
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What does the shape "Y" represent?
The European heritage and the African heritage united
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What are the four population groups in South Africa?
Black people, white people, coloured people and Asians.
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When was Cape Town established by the Dutch?
in 1652
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When was the first Heritage Day celebrated?
1995
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What is the name of the traditionnal sausage of South Africa?
Boerewor
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