Map of South Africa
Map of South Africa
South Africa is a country located at the southern tip of the African continent, bordered by both the Atlantic and Indian Oceans. Viewing South Africa on a map helps place the country in geographic context — within Africa and the wider world.
Where South Africa Is Located
South Africa is located in Southern Africa and shares borders with Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, and Eswatini, while also surrounding Lesotho.
Its geography includes coastlines, mountain ranges, plateaus, deserts, and diverse ecosystems that range from savanna to coastal forests.
Where South Africa Sits on a World Map
On a world map, South Africa appears in the Southern Hemisphere, at the southern edge of the African continent, where major ocean routes connect the Atlantic and Indian Oceans.
Its position has made South Africa historically important for maritime navigation, trade, and global travel routes.
Interactive Map of South Africa
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South Africa Coordinates
- Latitude: 30.5595° S
- Longitude: 22.9375° E
These coordinates represent the geographic centre of South Africa and are commonly used for national mapping and geographic reference.
Provinces of South Africa
South Africa is divided into nine provinces, each with distinct geographic features and regional identity.
Political maps of South Africa often show provincial boundaries alongside major cities, transport corridors, mountain ranges, and coastlines.
Which Hemisphere Is South Africa In?
- Southern Hemisphere
- Eastern Hemisphere
South Africa lies entirely within the Southern Hemisphere and primarily within the Eastern Hemisphere, consistent with its location at the southern tip of Africa.
The Antipode of South Africa
The antipode of South Africa refers to the locations on Earth directly opposite the country, passing through the planet’s centre.
Much of South Africa’s antipodal region lies in the North Pacific Ocean, including areas east of Japan.
South Africa Map as a Physical Print
South Africa can also be explored as a physical map artefact, showing provincial boundaries, coordinates, hemispheres, and antipodal relationships on the opposite side of the Earth.
Available as a limited Antipode map artefact.
