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South Africa is located at the southernmost region of Africa, with a long coastline that stretches more than 2,500 kilometers and across two oceans, the South Atlantic and the Indian. It is a vast country with widely varying landscapes and has 11 official languages, as well as an equally diverse population. If you want to travel in southern Africa then South Africa is a good place to start. While you can fly into any country in southern Africa, most flights will route through South Africa anyway. Of course South Africa is not only a jumping off point, it is itself a superb destination rich in culture, fauna, flora and history. If you plan to travel around the country and see a lot of attractions, renting a car will probably be good option. Car rental agency is located at Durban airport and at two other bigger airports in South Africa. Hiring a car is also fairly easy and bookings can also be made online. The main industrial centers are Johannesburg, Cape Town, Port Elizabeth, Durban, Pretoria, and Germiston. There is food processing and a large wine industry. South Africa is a world leader in the production of platinum, gold, chromium, diamonds, aluminosilicates, manganese, and vanadium. South Africa is known for its diversity in cultures, languages, and religious beliefs. Eleven official languages are recognised in the constitution. English is the most commonly spoken language in official and commercial public life. South Africa is ethnically diverse, with the largest Caucasian, Indian, and racially mixed communities in Africa. Although 79.6% of the South African population is Black, this category is neither culturally nor linguistically homogeneous. South African cuisine is just as diverse as its cultures, with influences from British, Dutch, German, Indian, Malay, Portuguese and of course all the indigenous tribes. In 2010, South Africa will host the first Football World Cup to be held on the African continent.