Lakshmi.s Group B M.B.A 1st semester.

THE MAP OF SOUTH AFRICA.

South Africa profile;

Diversity is a key feature of South Africa, were 11

languages are recognized as official. South Africa has the 2nd highest no of HIV\Aids patients in the world. Around 1/7 of its citizens is infected with HIV. Where English is a primary business language. The south Africa has mainly 11 languages. When south Africa currency is Rand(ZAR).

South Africa population;

According to the annual mid year estimates from

statistics south Africa, in July 2011 the countries population was nearly 5,05,86,757. Were females are = 2,60,71,721.(52%). Were males are = 2,45,15,036. (48%).

South Africas economy;

The G.D.P is us$287billion. South Africa is the worlds largest producer of platinum, gold, chromium. Some major industries are as follows;

mining, automobile assembly, machinery, textile, iron & steel, chemicals, fertilizers.

CONTD..
Major trading partners are: U.S, U.K,

Germany, Japan. In south Africas unemployment levels are officially 25.3%(august 2010). South Africa is the 27th biggest economy in world.

South Africas trade investmet;

South Africa is the U.Ks largest export & import

market in India. South Africa was the U.Ks 23rd largest export market & accouted for 1.03%of U.K exports of goods worldwide South Africa was the 18th most important import market with 1.33% of U.K import

CONTD..
Significant investment in South Africa by household

british names such as Barclays bank, rolls Royce, Cadburys Vodafone, virgin mobile & aseociated british food foods U.K companies have also been active before and baring the 2010 FIFA world cup (by 2010,DFID)(Development South Africa) support will lead. South Africa super market sourcing 30% more i/p from other source Africa countries.

CONTD..
5% increase in fruits & vegetables exporter form South

Africa. malaria related death falling by 50%. 50% increase in tuberculosis care detection & treatment.

International relations
South Africa was a non-permanent member of the

UMSC(united national security council). South Africa joined other Africa Arian countries in singning the new Africa arian strategic partnership.

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