The Republic of South Africa
Pretoria is the administrative capital; and Bloemfontein is the judicial capital. South Africa has a
bicameral(kahekojaline) parliament: the National Council of Provinces (the upper house) has 90
members, while the National Assembly (the lower house) has 400 members. Members of the
lower house are elected on a population basis by proportional representation
Province Capital Area (km²) Population (2007)
Eastern Cape Bhisho 169,580 6,527,747
Free State Bloemfontein 129,480 2,773,059
Gauteng Johannesburg 17,010 10,451,713
KwaZulu-Natal Pietermaritzburg 92,100 10,259,230
Limpopo Polokwane 123,900 5,238,286
Mpumalanga Nelspruit 79,490 3,643,435
Northern Cape Kimberley 361,830 1,058,060
North West Mafikeng 116,320 3,271,948
Western Cape Cape Town 129,370 5,278,585
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