Country codes South Africa
ISO 3166-1
ALPHA-2
ZA
ALPHA-3
ZAF
The two-letter code for South Africa is ZA, and the three-letter code is ZAF, as per ISO 3166-1 standards.
Dialing Code
+27
The dialing code for South Africa is +27, used for international calls to the country from abroad.
Top Level Domain
.za
The top-level domain (TLD) for South Africa is .za, used for country-specific internet addresses.
Country Details
| Formal Name | the Republic of South Africa |
| Capital | Pretoria |
| Region | Africa |
| Sub Region | Sub-Saharan Africa |
South Africa, officially known as the Republic of South Africa, is located in the Sub-Saharan Africa sub-region of the larger Africa continent with Pretoria serving as its capital.
Currency
| Currency | Rand |
| Alphabetic Code | ZAR |
| Numeric Code | 710 |
South Africa uses the Rand (ZAR) as its official currency, with the numeric code 710.
Languages
There are a total of 11 official languages spoken in South Africa. These languages play an important role in everyday life, education, government, and business throughout the country.
TimeZones
| Timezone | Offset UTC | Offset DST | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Africa / Johannesburg | +02:00 | +02:00 |
Explore the various timezones across South Africa. Each timezone has its unique UTC offset and daylight saving time (DST) adjustments. Check the current time and see the differences in time across various regions of the country.
ISO 3166-2 Codes
| Subdivision name | Subdivision category | ISO Code |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Cape | province | ZA-EC* |
| Free State | province | ZA-FS |
| Gauteng | province | ZA-GP |
| Kwazulu-Natal | province | ZA-KZN |
| Limpopo | province | ZA-LP* |
| Mpumalanga | province | ZA-MP* |
| North-West | province | ZA-NW |
| Northern Cape | province | ZA-NC* |
| Western Cape | province | ZA-WC* |
Explore the subdivisions of South Africa, each identified by a unique ISO 3166-2 code. These codes are crucial for identifying regions within the country and are used for various administrative, geographic, and data purposes.
Neighbouring countries
South Africa shares its borders with 6 neighboring countries, including Botswana, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia, Eswatini, Zimbabwe.
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Helpful Resources
To learn more about South Africa's history, geography, culture, economy, and other key aspects, visit the South Africa Wikipedia page.
To learn more about South Africa's ISO country codes (alpha-2, alpha-3, and numeric), visit the ISO 3166-1 page for South Africa.
For geographical info about South Africa, visit the Geonames page. It covers coordinates, elevation, administrative divisions, and nearby locations.