The Republic of South Africa
Demographics (United Nations) |
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Population |
58,721,000 |
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Area |
1,200,000 sq. km (470,000 sq. mi) |
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Population density |
48/sq. km (120/sq. mi) |
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Growth rate p.a. |
1.21% (per 1,000: births 19, deaths 9) |
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Under 15 years |
28% |
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Urban dwellers |
67% (1.72% p.a.) |
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Largest cities |
Johannesburg 5,783,000; Cape Town 4,618,000; Ekurhuleni 3,894,000; Durban 3,158,000; Pretoria 2,566,000; plus 10 over 300,000 |
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