Some simple facts and demographics: |
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| Country's official name: | Republic of South Africa |
| Capital city: | Pretoria |
| Area (km2): | 1,221,000 |
| Approximate Population: | 45,200,000 (2004) |
| Population density (per km²): | 37 (2004) |
| Urban population %: | 57 (2003) |
| Gross national income (GNI): | US$2,780 (per capita) (2003) |
| Purchasing power parity (PPP): | US$10,270 (per capita) |
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