South Africa has been described as “A World in One Country” and a “Rainbow Nation.” Its landscape ranges from miles of glorious beaches to the inland desert of the Karoo, the sweeping grasslands of the Highveld plateau, and the subtropical bush of the Lowveld. Its ethnic makeup is equally varied. There are eleven official languages, nine major black African tribes, two major white tribes, as well as a representation of all the world’s major religions. It has a free market economy while communists share in government; one of the world’s most liberal constitutions and a deeply patriarchal society; and very rich and very poor people coexisting. South Africa has come through fire, and although there is still considerable heat, it is doing pretty well. This insiders’ guide will introduce you to the universal warmth and cultural diversity of its people, explain the backdrop of their troubled past, and familiarize you with their everyday life so that you’ll feel comfortable whether you’re invited to a shack in the townships, a mansion in the suburbs, or a braai on the beach. You’ll learn how to stay safe in potentially dangerous areas, and you’ll know where to go if you want to feel like the only person on the planet.

南非被描述为 "一个世界的国家 "和一个 "彩虹之国"。其景观范围从数英里的光辉海滩到卡鲁的内陆沙漠、高纬度高原的一望无际的草原以及低纬度的亚热带灌木丛。其民族构成也同样多样。这里有11种官方语言，九个主要的非洲黑人部落，两个主要的白人部落，以及世界上所有主要宗教的代表。它有自由市场经济，同时共产党人分享政府；它是世界上最自由的宪法之一，也是一个深深的父权制社会；非常富有和非常贫穷的人共存。南非经历了火灾，虽然仍有相当大的热量，但它做得相当好。这本内部指南将向你介绍南非人民的普遍热情和文化多样性，解释他们动荡的过去的背景，并让你熟悉他们的日常生活，这样，无论你被邀请到乡镇的棚屋、郊区的豪宅，还是海滩上的烧烤，你都会感到舒适。你将学会如何在潜在的危险地区保持安全，如果你想感觉自己是地球上唯一的人，你将知道该去哪里。