Africa's industrial powerhouse!
South Africa, with its mining, manufacturing, tourism and multicultural society, is a dynamic country that drives the African economy.
Republic of South Africa
About South Africa
South Africa is located at the southernmost tip of the African continent and is an industrial country with a population of approximately 63 million.
Its capital is Pretoria, its economic center is Johannesburg, and its tourist gateway is Cape Town; each city has its own unique charm.
Since the end of the apartheid regime, South Africa has maintained a stable political system as a democratic nation, and has an advanced industrial base centered on mining, manufacturing, and finance.
As one of Africa's leading logistics and business hubs, it is also attracting attention as an investment destination.
- There are 11 official languages, with English being the common business language.
- The country has one of the best infrastructures in Africa, including electricity, communications, ports, and railways.
- It has a wide variety of cuisines, including rai (barbecue), biltong (dried meat), and bunny chow (curry bread).
- It has a young, well-educated workforce, and urbanization is progressing rapidly.
Features
The more you know about South Africa the more interesting it becomes!
South Africa is also noteworthy for its deep history and culture.
As a "rainbow nation" built after the apartheid era, it embodies a society in which diverse ethnic groups coexist.
Each region is rich in different food cultures and lifestyles, and one of the country's attractions is a culinary tour, with wine in Cape Town, Indian cuisine in Durban, and traditional African cuisine in the interior.
South Africa and Japan also have deep ties, and technical cooperation, economic partnerships, and personnel exchanges are actively promoted.
What you can find in the downloadable materials
The South Africa Country Profile (2025 Edition) provides detailed information on the following:
✅ Basic indicators of the economy, population, and urban development
✅ Industrial and cultural characteristics of each city and region
✅ Regional cuisine
✅ History, political system, and policy trends such as B-BBEE
✅ Current status of diplomatic and economic cooperation with Japan
✅ Basic knowledge useful for business development