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Biodiversity in South Africa

South Africa’s biodiversity springs from the wealth of its ecosystems. An incredibly long coastline, craggy mountains, species-rich deserts, elephant-friendly thickets, montane forests, treed savannahs along with the incomparable Cape Floral Kingdom makes this one of the world's naturally richest countries.

South Africa is rich in biodiversity. Many species are unique to South Africa.
© Chris Marais

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Nearly 8% of the land in South Africa is formally protected, along with around 20% of the coastline.

 

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