South Africa depicts a varied amount of diversity in its racial composition and culture, as well as its topography in the form of dynamic land and seascapes, and spectacular fauna and flora. The natural and people treasures of this country are still a mystery due to Apartheid which has obscured much of the majesty of a country that lies at the southern most tip of the African Continent. However, the advent of democracy has unlocked treasures never dreamt of by international tourists.

South Africa has a multi - racial and multi - ethnic population that lends to its cultural diversity. The four main ethnic groups are the Blacks, Whites, Mixed Racial Origin, and Asians. Blacks include the Ndebele, Swazi, Zulu, Vendu, Pedi, Sotho, Tswana, Xhosa, and Tsonga. Blacks are indigenous to South Africa.White South Africans are descendants of Dutch, German, British and French settlers who are collectively known as Afrikaners or Boers. People of mixed racial origin are usually the offspring of Blacks and Afrikaaners and are called Coloreds in South Africa. The last ethnic group consists of the Asians who are descendants of Indians. This melting pot of different peoples and cultures has burst onto the international consciousness with a blend of European, Asian and African influences on music, cuisine, art, architecture, literature and theatre.