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South Africa Pest Analysis

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SOUTH AFRICA HISTORY

In the history of South Africa, the earliest known settlers of the country were the San and Khoekhoe people, collectively known as Khoisan. They were two distinct cultural groups.

The first Europeans to arrive in South Africa were the Portuguese Seafarers who initiated the sea route to India in 1488. They were soon followed by other Europeans since the late 16 th century

In 1815, the British took permanent control of the Cape colony and brought in more settlers

In 1910 South Africa got freedom from the British rule.The Union of South Africa was formed on 31 May 1910. The National Party came into power in 1948 and devised a harsh system of segregation known as apartheid. This system gave rise to Black hostility and …show more content…

South Africa has rich mineral resources. • It is the world's largest producer and exporter of gold and platinum and also exports a significant amount of coal. • the value added processing of minerals to produce fero alloys,stainless steels is a major industry and an important growth area. area. • The country's diverse manufacturing industry is a world leader in several specialized sectors, including motor vehicles and parts, railway rolling stock, synthetic fuels, and mining equipment and machinery. • Primary agriculture accounts for about 3% of the gross domestic product. Major crops include citrus and deciduous fruits, corn, wheat, dairy products, sugarcane, tobacco, wine, and wool. South Africa has many developed irrigation schemes and is a net exporter of food.

• GDP (2008): $277 billion. Real GDP growth rate (2008): 3.1%

• Negative growth rate of 2% in 2009 ,first recession in 18 years Unemployment Rate June 2009: 23.6% Inflation Rate August 2009: 6.4%

• Fiscal Deficit of GDP in FY2009: 1.2% GDP composition (2008):

• Agriculture and mining (primary sector)--8%; industry (secondary sector)--21%; services (tertiary sector)--71%.

ETHNIC GROUP

Black Africans comprise about 80% of the population and are divided into a number of different ethnic groups. Whites comprise just over 9% of the population. They are primarily descendants of Dutch, French,

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