Aside from the fact South Africa is one of the most diverse nations in the world, South Africa has several more aspects that make it a very unique country whether it is the infrastructure, the entertainment industry, the history in South Africa and also the many attractions that make it an ideal travel destination for not only backpackers but also families.

• Did you know that third-biggest hospital in the world, the Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital is found in Soweto, South Africa and it has over 6760 employees?

• South Africa is in the top 5 of countries with the most Embassies in the world, which are located in Pretoria.

• The mines in South Africa are considered to be deeper than the rest of the mines in the world. This is why South Africa is considered to be the world’s mining capital.

• In exports, South Africa is considered to be in the top 5 of countries that export fruit.

• South Africa is a leader in the production of gold, platinum, vanadium, manganese, chromium, and alumina-silicates. It is also responsible for 40% of the world’s production of chrome and vermiculite.

• The world’s second oldest Film industry is located in South Africa and one of the most luxurious trains in the world, the Rovos Rail is also located in South Africa.

• The largest building project done in the Southern Hemisphere is the Lost City Resort which happens to also be the biggest thermal resort in the world.

• In terms of history, one of the world’s oldest air forces was established in South Africa in 1920.

• The infamous camouflage began in South Africa when the Boers used it to blend into the landscapes which did not have trees.

• South Africa was the first place in which scenes where film shots were taken for news footage and propaganda. This all happened during the Anglo-Boer War.

• Britain’s most expensive recorded war that was not part of the World Wars was the Anglo-Boer war.

• When Tourism is considered, South Africa is home to Africa’s most diverse wildlife species found in the Kruger National Park nature reserve.

• South Africa is known to be home to a variety of mammals more that can be found in North and South America, Asia and Europe.

• A sinkhole, Boesmansgat is the second deepest sinkhole in the world, it's not surprising why many have tried cave-diving in the Boesmansgat.

• The largest correspondence University in the world is the University of South Africa and it has over 250 000 students around the world.

• South Africa is the only country in the world that produces right-hand drive Mercedes Benz C Class.

• The first microsatellite was designed and subsequently launched in South Africa at the University of Stellenbosch.

• For all the wine lovers, one unique fact about South Africa is that it is home to the world’s longest wine route and it further has the highest commercial bungee jump bridge at 710 feet.

• Cape Town, South Africa is home to the World’s oldest Mountain, which is no surprise why it is considered as one of the seven wonders of the world.