What is the Capital of South Africa?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The capital city of South Africa is Pretoria, Bloemfontein, Cape Town. South Africa is located in Southern Africa, Africa, with a population of 63,100,945. The official currency is the South African rand and the primary language spoken is Zulu.
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Pretoria at a glance
| Capital city | Pretoria, Bloemfontein, Cape Town |
|---|---|
| Country | South Africa (Republic of South Africa) |
| Region | Southern Africa, Africa |
| Largest city | Johannesburg |
| Country population | 63,100,945 (24th largest on this site) |
| Standard time | UTC+02:00 |
| Currency | South African rand (ZAR) |
| Calling code | +27 |
| Emergency number | 10111 (police) / 10177 (ambulance) |
| Driving side | Left |
South Africa has more than one official seat of government: Pretoria, Bloemfontein, Cape Town.
Capitals of countries bordering South Africa
- Gaborone, capital of Botswana
- Maseru, capital of Lesotho
- Maputo, capital of Mozambique
- Windhoek, capital of Namibia
- Mbabane, capital of Eswatini
- Harare, capital of Zimbabwe
South Africa in context
- South Africa covers 1,221,037 km², making it the 24th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 52 people per km² ranks 134th of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- It shares a land border with 6 countries: Botswana, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia, Eswatini, Zimbabwe.
- With 63,100,945 people, South Africa holds about 71.0% of the population of Southern Africa.
- That is roughly 4.3% of the Africa total counted on this site.
- With 11 official languages, South Africa has more than most countries on this site.
- Traffic drives on the left, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- South Africa is a member state of the United Nations.
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Capital of South Africa — FAQ
What is the capital of South Africa?
The capital of South Africa is Pretoria, Bloemfontein, Cape Town.
Is Pretoria the largest city in South Africa?
No — while Pretoria is the capital, the largest city in South Africa is Johannesburg.
What country is Pretoria in?
Pretoria is the capital city of South Africa.
What continent is Pretoria in?
Pretoria, the capital of South Africa, is located in Africa.
Is Pretoria the capital of South Africa?
Yes — Pretoria is the capital of South Africa (official name: Republic of South Africa).
Pretoria is the capital of which country?
Pretoria is the capital of South Africa, in Southern Africa.
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