South Africa—(officially the Republic of South Africa) a country on the southern tip of the African continent:
- South Africa has experienced a different history from other nations in Africa as a result of early immigration from Europe.
Southern Africa—the southernmost region of the African continent including Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia, South Africa, and Swaziland:
- The terrain of Southern Africa is varied, ranging from forest and grasslands to deserts.