Population: 41.7
million. 37
% is under 15
Population Density: 89
per square mile
Industry: Mining, steel, chemicals, vehicles, machinery, textiles
Crops: Corn, grains, potatoes, sugar, fruit, tomatoes, grapes
Minerals: Gold, platinum, chromiu, antimony, coa, iroon, diamonds, vanadium
Arable land: 10%
Per capita Gross Domestic Product: $4,420
Life Expectancy: Male 57, Female 62
Number of people per radio: 3.6
Number of people per television: 12
Number of people per telephone: 11
30% of the population is employed in agriculture
South Africa sits on the southern tip of Africa and is generally arid.