Everyone knows that South Africa is the Cradle of Humankind and the home of Nelson Mandela. But did you know that- There are more plant species on Table Mountain than the British Isles or New Zealand? The first motion picture footage ever recorded was shot in South Africa? Cape Town is the only place on earth where you can see one World Heritage Site from another? The South African Fact Booki s packed with interesting information about South Africa's past and present - its famous people and places, its government and economy, its flora and fauna, and much more. This book is essential reading for anyone interested in this fascinating country.