Question
What is the currency of South
Africa?Solution
The currency of South Africa is the South African Rand (ZAR). • Capital: Pretoria (administrative), Bloemfontein (judicial), Cape Town (legislative). • South Africa is also known for its diverse culture and history. • It is part of the BRICS group. Additional Knowledge: • (b) Pound: Currency of the United Kingdom (GBP). • (c) Rupee: Currency used by India (INR) and several other countries like Pakistan (PKR). • (d) Peso: Used in countries like Mexico (MXN) and the Philippines (PHP).
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