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South Africa
South Africa
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Multicultural South Africa continues to be a country transitioning politically, economically, and socially from the end of apartheid. You can complete one of a kind service learning and internships as well as explore the stunning mountains and coast in this country, rich in history and opportunity.
Approved Programs:
PLNU South Africa- Summer
American Institute for Foreign Study (AIFS)
Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE)
School for International Training (SIT)
Arcadia University
InterStudy (IS)
Center for Global Education (Augsburg College)
Quick facts:
Capital: Pretoria
Languages: 11 official languages, including IsiZulu, IsiXhosa, Afrikaans,Sepedi, English
Size: About twice the size of Texas
Climate: Semiarid (sunny days, cool nights)
Trivia: The world’s first heart transplant was done in South Africa in 1967
For more information…
CIA World Factbook
US Embassy in South Africa
South Africa Tourism
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