South Africa

The Republic of South Africa is a country located at the southern tip of Africa, with a 2,798 kilometres (1,739 mi) coastline on the Atlantic and Indian Oceans. To the north lie Namibia, Botswana  and Zimbabwe; to the east are Mozambique and Swaziland; while Lesotho  is an independent country wholly surrounded by South African territory.

Modern humans have inhabited Southern Africa for more than 100,000 years. At the time of European contact, the dominant indigenous peoples were tribes who had migrated from other parts of Africa about one thousand years before. From the 4th-5th century CE, Bantu-speaking tribes had steadily moved south, where they displaced, conquered and assimilated original Khoikhoi and San peoples of southern Africa. At the time of European contact, the two major groups were the Xhosa and Zulu peoples.

FIFA World Cup Group H Highlights: Belgium vs. Korea and Algeria vs. Russia

Belgium and Algeria advance from the final group matches in Brazil. The Red Devils edged out the last Asian team in the competition, Korea Republic with a 1-0 final score. Algeria only managed a draw against Russia but the lone point was enough for them to become the second team from Africa to make it to the round of 16 joining Nigeria from Group F.

Royal Reports: Queen Elizabeth Hands Crown to Prince William & Pregnant Kate Middleton

Known as Europe's oldest monarch, Queen Elizabeth II is making a lot of buzz lately thanks to Kate Middleton's bare bum scandal and her declining health. On the recent issue of GLOBE, the reigning Queen of England is allegedly handing down the throne to Prince William and his pregnant wife Kate Middleton, and not to his son Prince Charles and Camilla Parker Bowles.

The Hottest Teen Sensation: Ariana Grande is The Anti-Miley Cyrus [PHOTOS]

If Miley Cyrus had to take off all her clothes and perform a raunchy number to get to the top, Ariana Grande didn’t have to pull such stops to be the number one on the Billboard Hot 100. The “Sam & Cat” star is every bit of Cyrus with vocal prowess and incredible good looks save for their penchant of things that are sexually explicit. Grande is certainly the anti-Miley Cyrus of today’s Hollywood tween sensations.

2013 MTV Movie Awards: 5 Things You Need to Know about its Official Aussie Host, Rebel Wilson [PHOTOS]

Will Australian native, Rebel Wilson wow the audience as official host of the 2013 MTV Movie Awards ? Without providing details, the Australian native comedienne promised “some pretty cool surprises” for the upcoming 2013 MTV Movie Awards. The 2013 MTV awards on April 14, Sunday is Wilson’s first real, big hosting gig. Here are the five things to know about Wilson giving you hint on how well (or worst) she could be as 2013 MTV Movie Awards host.

2013 World Down Syndrome Day: Celebrations at the Federation Square in Melbourne [PHOTOS]

The United Nations identified the important date March 21 as the “World Down Syndrome Day” (WDSD) with the aim to increase public awareness on the hereditary condition and to support the rights and well-being of the Down syndrome patients. A performance from the Down syndrome dancers will be held today at the Federation Square in Melbourne, Australia.

TripAdvisor Names Best Hotels in Australia

With Australia Day just a week and a few days away from now, some of you might be considering packing up your bags to spend the long weekend with your family, friends and loved ones. In so doing, you may want to consider some local hotels which TripAdvisor named as the best in all over Australia.

Miss Universe 2012: The Big Winners [PHOTOS]

The Miss Universe 2012 has finally wrapped up at Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in Las Vegas where over 89 gorgeous women had competed for the prestigious award. With the evend hosted by Andy Cohen and Giuliana Rancic, here are all the winners for the night.

Miss Universe 2012: Miss Australia & All You Need to Know [PHOTOS]

Australia is celebrating one big win today with the latest developments in Miss Universe 2012. It has been a while since Australia has made it big in the win for Miss Universe 2012 and Renae Ayris of Perth, Australia finally makes a change in history. So who is Miss Australia, Renae Ayris?

Miss Universe 2012: The Top 5 [PHOTOS]

89 women from around the world compete for the most prestigious title as Miss Universe 2012. The event takes place in Las Vegas where it is hosted by Andy Cohen and Giuliana Rancic. The top 16 contestants have already been announced and up next are the best in swimsuit. Read on to find out.

Miranda Kerr and Son Flynn Spend Quality Time at the Park In Cape Town [PHOTOS]

Australian supermodel Miranda Kerr posted an adorable photograph of her and son Flynn on her “Twitter” page as the mother and son enjoyed quality time at a park in Cape Town, South Africa. The Victoria’s Secret Angel flew all the way to South Africa with her son in order to see actor-husband Orlando Bloom while he films his new movie “Zulu.”

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