OUR NATURAL WORLD
Being a land of contrasts means that South Africa has a diverse range of flora and fauna. Our indigenous plant life includes over 22 000 species of flowering plants, 730 species of trees, and over 900 bird species.
The much-loved fynbos, known only to the Western Cape region, is unique in every way. The word literally means ?fine bush? and these scrubby plants are found all over the province. Indeed, fynbos makes up over 80 percent of the Cape Floral Kingdom, the world?s smallest floral kingdom by geographical area, but including over 8 500 species of plant.
Wherever one goes in the country you will find well-maintained botanical gardens that provide ?green lungs? for city dwellers. The cities in South Africa have an inordinate number of trees and birdlife with Johannesburg having one of the largest human made forests in the world. The entire country has a wealth of animal life. Not only is South Africa home to the famous Kruger National Park and the ?Big Five? (lion, leopard, rhino, elephant and buffalo), it also has numerous mammal species of all varieties. The country has over 800 game reserves, 19 national parks and hundreds of privately-owned wildlife sanctuaries.
Those who love marine life will delight in discovering our rich coastal heritage.
Being a land of contrasts means that South Africa has a diverse range of flora and fauna. Our indigenous plant life includes over 22 000 species of flowering plants, 730 species of trees, and over 900 bird species.
The much-loved fynbos, known only to the Western Cape region, is unique in every way. The word literally means ?fine bush? and these scrubby plants are found all over the province. Indeed, fynbos makes up over 80 percent of the Cape Floral Kingdom, the world?s smallest floral kingdom by geographical area, but including over 8 500 species of plant.
Wherever one goes in the country you will find well-maintained botanical gardens that provide ?green lungs? for city dwellers. The cities in South Africa have an inordinate number of trees and birdlife with Johannesburg having one of the largest human made forests in the world. The entire country has a wealth of animal life. Not only is South Africa home to the famous Kruger National Park and the ?Big Five? (lion, leopard, rhino, elephant and buffalo), it also has numerous mammal species of all varieties. The country has over 800 game reserves, 19 national parks and hundreds of privately-owned wildlife sanctuaries.
Those who love marine life will delight in discovering our rich coastal heritage.
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