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South Africa

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Topic: Africa

Why in the news?

  • India and South Africa ink pact on submarine rescue operations
  • The agreement ensures safety of South African Navy’s submarine crew in times of distress or accident and “underscores a shared commitment to maritime safety and mutual support”.

Source: The Hindu 

About South Africa: 

  • It is the southernmost country in the African continent. 
  • It is bounded by:
    • South Atlantic and Indian Ocean to the south
    • Namibia, Botswana, and Zimbabwe to the north
    • Mozambique and Eswatini to the east and northeast 
  • It completely enclaves Lesotho.
  • It is the southernmost country on the mainland of the Old World and the second-most populous country located entirely south of the equator, after Tanzania. 
  • Pretoria is the administrative capital.
  • Cape Town, as the seat of Parliament, is the legislative capital.