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South Africa is a diverse country known for its landscapes, wildlife, and culture, with attractions like Table Mountain and Kruger National Park. The document also includes fun facts about giraffes, highlighting their unique characteristics and behaviors. Additionally, it provides information about deserts, their types, and the adaptations of plants and animals to extreme conditions.

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Africa

South Africa is a diverse country known for its landscapes, wildlife, and culture, with attractions like Table Mountain and Kruger National Park. The document also includes fun facts about giraffes, highlighting their unique characteristics and behaviors. Additionally, it provides information about deserts, their types, and the adaptations of plants and animals to extreme conditions.

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South Africa

South Africa is a diverse country located at the


southern tip of Africa, known for its stunning
landscapes, rich wildlife, and vibrant culture. Its
capital, Pretoria, is a modern city with historic
landmarks like the Union Buildings. South Africa is
famous for its beautiful beaches, game reserves,
and cultural heritage. Visitors can explore iconic
landmarks like Table Mountain and Robben Island
in Cape Town, go on safari in Kruger National
Park, or visit the historic township of Soweto.

Research a South African cultural celebration and complete the


following table:

Celebration

Looks like:

Sounds like:

Smells like:

Tastes like:

Feels like:
10 FUN FACTS ABOUT GIRAFFES
Giraffes are the tallest mammals in the world.
They live in Africa.
A baby giraffe is called a calf.
A group of giraffes is called a tower.
Giraffes eat leaves and twigs.
They sleep for about 30 minutes each day.
The little bumps on their heads are called 'ossicones'
and look like little horns.
Giraffe's spots are unique. This means that each giraffe
has a set of special spots, just for them.
They sleep standing up.
Giraffes are very peaceful animals.

Answer these questions about giraffes.

1. Where do giraffes live? _______________________________________


2. What is a baby giraffe called? _________________________________
3. What is a group of giraffes called? _____________________________
4. What do giraffes eat? ________________________________________
5. How long do giraffes sleep for? _______________________________

Circle True or False for the statements below.

1. The bumps on giraffe's heads are called 'ossicones'.


2. All giraffes have the same spots.
3. They are the second tallest mammals in the world.
4. Giraffes like to fight.
Deserts FACT FILE

Deserts are arid or dry areas that by definition, receive less than
25cm of annual rainfall. Deserts have extreme climates.

Original meaning: 'an abandoned place'.

Deserts are found on every continent of the world.

1 Deserts cover one-fifth of the Only 20% of deserts are


covered in sand.
5
world's land area.

Desert plants and animals have


LIFE adapted to the extreme conditions
by preserving water.

4 Types of deserts
Hot and dry Hot, dry summers and cooler winters The Sahara Desert
(subtropical) in North Africa

Semi-arid Moderately long, dry summers and Great Basin Desert


cooler winters in the USA.
Coastal Moderately cool to warm areas Atacama Desert
along the coast. in Chile.
Cold (Polar) Long, cold winters and short summers. Antarctica.

An oasis is a fertile place in the desert where water can be found.

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