South Africa
South Africa is located at the southern tip of the African continent. South Africa shares borders with Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, and Mozambique to the north. Swaziland, which is found in the east side of South Africa, is encircled by South Africa and Mozambique. Lesotho is small country which is located inside South Africa. Two small islands, Prince Edward and Marion, lie about 1,920 kilometres southeast of Cape Town and are controlled by South Africa.
South Africans in Toronto
| In the GTA: 11,950 | In Toronto: 5,435 |
Primary Areas of Settlement in the GTA (Social Atlas):
Milton, Oakville, Mississauga, Vaughan, King, East Gwillimbury, Markham, Ajax, Richmond Hill, Aurora, and the City of Toronto (Ward 27 Toronto Centre-Rosedale).
Settlement Services in the GTA
African Canadian Heritage Association
South Africa Canada Forum
Toronto, ON
Useful Links
References
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