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South Africa

Travel Factsheet •

ZAR
Devise
Afrikaans
Langue
+27
Indicatif
L
Drives On
Emergency Numbers
Police: 10111 Ambulance: 10177

Conditions d’entrée

Visa: Visa required for some nationalities; check before travel.
Passport: 6 months validity

Money & Costs

Cards: Variable
ATMs: Élevé
Daily Budget: $100
Tipping: 10-15% customary in restaurants.

Health & Safety

Doctors: Courant
Pharmacy: 24h common

Phrases essentielles

Bonjour Hallo
Au revoir Totsiens
S’il vous plaît Asseblief
Merci Dankie
Pardon Jammer

Things to Avoid

Ignoring local customsRelying solely on public transport in remote areasUnderestimating travel times Don't discuss: PoliticsDon't discuss: Race
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