Exchange Participant

Booklet

Dear AIESEC Exchange Participant, Congratulations! You deserved the chance for an unforgettable and unique experience. AIESEC offers you a worldwide network, established out of human beings and opportunities. What you will make of it:

It's up to you! This booklet will guide you through all the steps you need to take during the exchange process and will support you until your return. It includes important information for your preparation, adopts you in the search for your internship, will serve you as an approximate time line and will answer all your questions about the FAQs.

Your OGX team wishes good luck, a lot of fun, and the best time of your life!

UGANDA Uganda is the Pearl of Africa, a country with fantastic natural scenery and rich mosaic of tribes and cultures. Travelling through Uganda you will be captivated by its beauty, overwhelmed by the friendliness of its people and intrigued by all that Uganda has to offer.

Officially the Republic of Uganda is a landlocked country in East Africa. Uganda is bordered on the east by Kenya, on the north by South Sudan, on the west by the Democratic Republic of the Congo, on the southwest by Rwanda, and on the south by Tanzania. The southern part of the country includes a substantial portion of Lake Victoria, shared with Kenya and Tanzania.

Uganda takes its name from the Buganda kingdom, which encompasses a large portion of the south of the country including the capital Kampala. The people of Uganda were hunter gatherers until 1,700 to 2,300 years ago, when Bantu-speaking populations migrated to the southern parts of the country. The area was ruled by the British beginning in the late 1800s. Uganda gained independence from Britain on 9 October 1962. The period since then has been marked by intermittent conflicts, most recently a civil war against the Lord's Resistance Army.

The official languages are English and Swahili, although multiple other languages are spoken in the country. The current president is Yoweri Kaguta Museveni.

Ugandan cuisine consists of traditional cooking with English, Arab, Asian and especially Indian influences. Like the cuisines of most countries, it varies in complexity, from the most basic, a starchy filler with a sauce of beans or meat, to several-course meals served in upper-class homes and high-end restaurants

Main dishes are usually centered on a sauce or stew of groundnuts, beans or meat. The starch traditionally comes from ugali (maize meal) or matoke (boiled and mashed green banana) in the South, or an ugali made from millet in the North. Cassava, yam and African sweet potato-sweet potatoes are an American Indian crop are also eaten; the more affluent include white (often called "Irish") potato and rice in their diets. Soybeans were promoted as a healthy food staple in the 1970s and are also used especially for breakfast. Chapati, an Asian flatbread, is also part of Ugandan cuisine.

In July 2012, there was Ebola outbreak in the Kibaale District of the country.[72] On 4 October 2012, the Ministry of Health officially declared the end of the Ebola outbreak that killed at least 16 people.

COMMON LANGUAGES Ø English(official language) Ø Kiswahili Ø Luganda Ø Runyankole, Rukiga or Rutoro

RELIGION Ø Roman Catholic Ø Anglican Ø Islam

CLIMATE Uganda experiences a temperate climate even though the majority of the country is within the Tropics with temperatures between 16 - 26'C for the majority of the year(April - November). However, during the warmer months (December - March) temperatures reach in excess of 30'C.

GOVERNANCE The Republic of Uganda is a sovereign democratic state governed by the 1995 Constitution. The President is Head of State and the Executive comprising of 26 government Ministries. Voting qualifications are universal, for those above 18 years of age.

ECONOMIC PROFILE AND CURRENCY Consistently ranked among Africa’s fastest growing economies since 1986, Uganda has experienced a steady expansion of infrastructure and a corresponding increase in international investment and tourism. We use the Ugandan Shilling (UGX). BUS FARE

Bus fee bots to Kenya and return P2900.

Bus fee and pocket money P5500

Language

Good morning ...................Wasuze otya nno? (literally 'how was your night?') Good afternoon..................Osiibye otya nno? (literally, 'how was your day?') Good evening.................... Osiibye otya nno? [The one asked responds with "Bulungi" (i.e. 'fine') and repeats the inquiry] Hi? (informal)..............................................Ki kati? How are you?...............................................Oli otya? I am OK.......................................................Gyendi Have a nice day............................................Siiba bulungi Good night....................................................Sula bulungi (on retiring) Farewell (to one person)...............................Weeraba Farewell (to several people).......................... Mweraba Welcome (to one person)..............................Tukusanyukidde Welcome (to several people).........................Tubasanyukidde See you later.................................................Tunaalabagana Please............................................................Mwattu Please shut the door.......................................Mwattu ggalawo oluggi Please clean my room.....................................Mwattu longoosa ekisenge kyange Please come in................................................Mwattu yingira Please sit down...............................................Mwattu tuula wansi Thank you......................................................Weebale You are welcome........................................... Kale Excuse me (to get attention)............................Owange Pardon? (What did you say?)..........................Wangi? / Ogambye ki? I'm sorry (apology)..........................................Nsonyiwa

MOZAMBIQUE Mozambique is situated in the south eastern region of Africa. The face of the country is full of uplands, lowlands and several tablelands spread all over. A big part of the country is covered by the coastal areas. The western region of the country is primarily mountainous. You will also find grasslands and sea beaches along with sand dunes spread throughout the country. The river Zambezi is a great source of power in Mozambique. It flows from the western region towards the eastern over the country. For this the country is divided in two halves that are the northern and the southern parts of the country. The climates of these two parts also differ a little. ART, CULTURE AND MUSIC OF MOZAMBIQUE Art: Woodcarving and sculpture are two traditional art forms in Mozambique. These are especially practiced among the Makonde people. Another very popular art form is the fashion of masks that is called "family trees". Culture: In the presence of various ethnicities, Mozambique has gradually developed a very rich and diverse culture. Many rituals and customs of the Mozambican tradition have come from the different tribes and religions. The Mozambican tradition believes in animism. So they also perform some animist rituals. Music: Music and dance are the parts of the various rituals of the country. The animist rituals are also accompanied with music and dance. The Portuguese music has left a deep impact on the folk music of the country. Again marrabenta is a very popular music form that is mainly a kind of dance music. CLIMATE OF MOZAMBIQUE Before you visit Mozambique you must look for some basic details about the country's climate so that you can understand the weather conditions and decide your visiting time. The climate of the country Mozambique can be termed as tropical to some extent. The two prominent seasonin this country are the wet season and the dry season. The weather during the months between November and March remains humid. On the other hand the months between April and October are arid. Rainfall becomes very rare in this period. In the year 1999, Mozambique faced a desolating flood. FLORA AND FAUNA OF MOZAMBIQUE Flora: Mozambique has great vegetation in the various parts of the country. Plants like mahogany, ebony, ironwoodgrow in large number in the forests of Mozambique. Various species of trees grow in the Mozambique climate. Fauna: The animal life of the country Mozambique is also very rich with various unique species. The mountainous regions are epically known for different types of animals. Many species of Elephants, water buffalo, giraffes, zebras, lions are found in a large number in the country. Hippopotami and crocodiles are also found in the water bodies of the country. Mozambique has also organized some Parks for

the protection of these animals. PEOPLE OF MOZAMBIQUE Almost 17,000,000 people reside in the Republic of Mozambique. The tribes called Khoi and San were the first inhabitants of the country in the prehistoric era. The majority of the population is ruled by nine ethnic groups. The Makua-Lomwe from the northern region of the country is the largest among them. The other ethnic groups include Makonde, Yao and some tribes from the southern region such as Tsonga, Chopi, Karanga, Shona, and Nguni. Though Portuguese is the official language, Bantu, Nyanja, Tsonga and Swahili are also widely spoken. Hello-'Ola' Can I have water- Good morning- Evening – Let’s have some beers- You look beautiful – Handsome – Flight LAM (LinhasAéreas de Moçambique) or Mozambique Airlines is the national airline for Mozambique and provides daily flights between Johannesburg (South Africa) and Maputo (Mozambique) as well as domestic flights connecting Maputo to Inhambane and Vilanculos and regional flights from Nairobi in Kenya or Dar Es Salaam in Tanzania to Pemba. Other airlines such as South African Airways and Pelican Air also provide flights from South Africa to Mozambique, and Mozambique internal flights are provided by other Mozambican airlines. Visas may be obtained at airports on arrival in Mozambique (approximately US$25 per person), South African citizens do not require visas but must pay an immigration fee (approximately US2.50 or R17). As of 1st July, all departure taxes are collected by the various airlines, as part of the airfare and paid over to Mozambique. Departure tax is no longer payable in Mozambique. Cash is required for all visas and immigration tax payments at Mozambique airports. Bus One can use either Greyhound or Intercape to go to Mozambique.. We recommend that you take Intercape.. Currency The Botswana Pula is the currency in Botswana (BW, BWA). The New Mozambican Metical is the currency in Mozambique (MZ, MOZ).

The symbol for BWP can be written P. The symbol for MZN can be written Mt. The Botswana Pula is divided into 100 thebe. The New Mozambican Metical is divided into 100 centavos. The exchange rate for the Botswana Pula was last updated on November 21, 2012 from The International Monetary Fund. The exchange rate for the New Mozambican Metical was last updated on November 19, 2012 from Bloomberg. The BWP conversion factor has 6 significant digits. The MZN conversion factor has 4 significant digits. 1 Botswana Pula (BWP) = 3.7712 Mozambique Metical (MZN) Sites MAPUTO Maputo, the capital and largest city of Mozambique, is located in the extreme southern part of the country on the Indian Ocean. Founded in the late 18th century, the city was named Lourenço Marques for the Portuguese trader who first explored the area in 1544. In 1907, it became the official capital of Mozambique. After independence, most of the city's large Portuguese population left and its name were changed to Maputo. Maputo was once described on a par with Cape Town, but 20 years of war led to the city's deterioration, with many of the beautiful old buildings spoiled. However, the city is slowly regaining its charm and maintains a very busy atmosphere.

Catedral de NossaSenhora da Fatima

Bazaruto Archipelago, Mozambique The Bazaruto Archipelago consists of five dune islands, strung out in the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean. It's ideal for diving and snorkelling; the coral is pristine and fish life superb. Declared a National Park in 1971, these islands are untouched and idyllic. There are sugar white beaches that squeak underfoot. Palm trees give way to lush vegetation, where there are samango monkeys, green coucals and bluecheeked bee-eaters make their home.

Beaches of Bazaruto Archipelago Tucked away are little villages, shaded beneath orange and cashew nut trees. However, it is perhaps the sea that holds the greatest attraction. Warmed by the waters of the Mozambique Stream, the waters are clear with mile upon mile of reefs. Activities and wildlife It is hard to beat the diving and snorkelling in Bazaruto, as the coral is pristine and fish life superb. You will find three species of turtle, including the loggerhead those nests on the islands, while spinner and humpback dolphins and dugong are also seen. Mozambique National Ethnographic Museum The museum was my favorite part of Nampula. Plenty of artifacts and narrative belonging to the indigenous people of Mozambique. You can also look forward to plenty of Makonde carvings and the carvers working out their craft. Also several gold and silver smiths were busy making necklaces and bracelets. You need about 45 minutes but could easily spend 2 hours...

Diseases Before visiting Mozambique, you may need to get the following vaccinations and medications for vaccine-preventable diseases and other diseases you might be at risk for at your destination: (Note: Your doctor or health-care provider will determine what you will need, depending on factors such as your health and immunization history, areas of the country you will be visiting, and planned activities.) To have the most benefit, see a health-care provider at least 2WEEKS before your trip to allow time for your vaccines to take effect and to start taking medicine to prevent malaria, if you need it. Even if you have less than 2weeks before you leave, you should still see a health-care provider for needed vaccines, anti-malaria drugs and other medications and information about how to protect yourself from illness and injury while travelling. Vaccine recommendations are based on the best available risk information. Please note that the level of risk for vaccine-preventable diseases can change at any time.

Areas of Mozambique with Malaria: If you will be visiting an area of Mozambique with malaria, you will need to discuss with your doctor the best ways for you to avoid getting sick with malaria. Ways to prevent malaria include the following:

• Taking a prescription antimalarial drug

• Using insect repellent and wearing long pants and sleeves to prevent mosquito bites

• Sleeping in air-conditioned or well-screened rooms or using bednets

All of the following antimalarial drugs are equal options for preventing malaria in Mozambique:Atovaquone-proguanil, doxycycline, or mefloquine. Note: Chloroquine is NOT an effective antimalarial drug in Mozambique and should not be taken to prevent malaria in this region. To find out more information on malaria throughout the world, you can use the interactive CDC malaria map . You can search or browse countries, cities, and place names for more specific malaria risk information and the recommended prevention medicines for that area.

YOU MADE IT TO THE AMAZING RACE TAKE CARE AND ENJOY YOUR TRIP

Portuguese • Good morning - Bom dia • Good afternoon - Boa tarde • Good evening - Boa noite • Hello - Hola • Goodbye - Até logo • How much - Cuanto custa • I am from - Eu sou de ... • Thank-you - obrigado • Excuse me - Faz favour • Friend - Amigo • How are you? - Como esta? • I am fine - Muito bem obrigado • Toilets - casa da banho • We want to go to - Queremos ir a ... • When - Quando

• Where - Onde • House - casa • Beer - cerveja • Mineral water - agua mineral • Bread - pao • Chicken - frango • Milk - leite • Steak roll - prego • Meat - carne • Hot chips - batata frita • Salad - salada • How much? - Quanto custa? • Too expensive - Muito caro • I want to buy - Quero comprar...

TANZANIA

Tanzania is in East Africa on the Indian Ocean. To the north are Uganda and Kenya; to the west, Burundi, Rwanda, and Congo; and to the south, Mozambique, Zambia, and Malawi. Its area is three times that of New Mexico. Tanzania contains three of Africa's best-known lakes—Victoria in the north, Tanganyika in the west, and Nyasa in the south. Mount Kilimanjaro in the north, 19,340 ft (5,895 m), is the highest point on the continent. The island of Zanzibar is separated from the mainland by a 22-mile channel. People and Culture Tanzanian culture is a delightful mix of influences with over 120 tribes. Tanzania is one of the most culturally diverse countries in the world. From the tall graceful Maasai warriors, the ancient ways of the Hadza Bushmen, the resourceful agricultural practices of the Wameru, the artistic talents of the Makonde to the Chaga farmers and traders. Each of the 120 different tribes in Tanzania have their own distinct ways of life but together, they gracefully unite to

form Tanzania. Languages: Over 120 languages are spoken in Tanzania, most of them from the Bantu family. After independence, the government recognized that this represented a problem for national unity, and as a result made the kiswahili language (Swahili) the official language. The government introduced it in all primary schools to spread its use. Kiswahili was the logical choice because a wide range of people were already informally using it along the coastal regions and it was a perfect language to help unify the country since it did not originate or belong to any particular tribe. Food: Tanzanian cuisine is unique and widely varied. The coastal region cuisine is characterized with spicy foods and use of coconut milk. Such foods are; Pilau(wild rice/ mixed rice), Bagia, Biryani, kabab, Kashata(coconut or groundnuts rolls),Sambusa(Samosa). As you move inland you will find foods that are less spicy; Wali(rice), Ugali, Chapati(a bread), Kuku choma(grilled chicken), Nyama Choma(grilled meat), Nyama pori(wild/ bush meat that is either sun dried, grilled or cooked), Kiti Moto(grill pork), Mishikaki(skewed meat), Samaki(fish), Ndizi( Plantains/ bananas), Bamia(Okra), Mchicha( greens/ spinach),Njegere(peas), Maharage(Beans), Kisamvu(cassava leaves), kisusio(soup from boiled animal bones and meat or blood) and many dishes prepared the Tanzanian way. Famous Snacks include; Maandazi (bread-like rolls), Visheti, Kashata (coconut or groundnuts rolls), Kabab, Sambusa (Samosa), Mkate wa kumimina, Vileja, Vitumbua ( rice cakes) ,Bagia, Firigisi (grilled gizzards), Tende (dates), Korosho, karanga ( groundnuts), Daga (fried nut-sized fish), Senene (pan grilled grasshoppers), kumbikumbi(pan grilled …) many others. Native beverages include; Chai ( tea ) which is usually a breakfast beverage taken withChapati, Maadazi, Mkate (breads), Ugali and/or Mayai (eggs ). Kahawa (coffee) is also another beverage. It is more commonly taken in the evenings, when the sun is cool and people are on the front porch, playing cards, Bao or just chatting. Many people drink coffee with Kashata (coconut or groundnuts rolls). Other native beverages are specific to certain regions and tribes. These are; Mnazi/ Tembo (Coastal region), Mbege ( Kilimanjaro region ), Wanzuki, Gongo. There also various beers, wines and spirits produced in Tanzania. These include Kilimanjaro beer, Safarai beer, Serengeti beer,Konyagi, Banana Wine and many more.

Tanzania Tourism - The ultimate beach and safari country Tanzania a unique tourist destination in the world, endowed with a vast and spectacular range of tourist attractions. It is a land of many wonders hubbing an un-paralleled diversity of fauna and flora. Kilimanjaro, the highest permanently snow-capped free standing mountain in Africa, the exotic Islands of Zanzibar, the finest game sanctuaries of Serengeti, Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater, Ruaha, Selous and the Marine Park of Mafia Island are only a few of the living examples. The scenery, topography, rich culture and very friendly people provide for excellent cultural tourism, beach holidays, honeymooning, game hunting, historical and archaeological ventures – and certainly the best wildlife photographic safaris in the world. Tanzania has 15 national parks, 29 game reserves, 40 controlled conservation areas and marine parks that are located throughout the country. Tourism in Tanzania also provides excellent investment opportunities in hotel management and construction, lodges and restaurants, infrastructure ventures, aviation projects, training institutions, tour operations, travel agencies and marketing firms. Some Tourist Attractions Kilimanjaro: As the highest mountain in Africa and the highest free standing mountain in the world, Kilimanjaro has proved to be a magnet to climbers, naturalists, travellers and explorers over the centuries. Only three degrees from the equator, the mountain has been known in African legends from ancient times. The local Chagga people believed it to be the dwelling of an angry god who punished anyone who dared to climb it. They called the two peaks, kipoo and Kimawenzi which are now known as Kibo and Mawenzi.

Ngorongoro Crater: As the largest unbroken caldera in the world, it has been described as one of the greatest natural wonders of the world. Eight million years ago, the Ngorongoro Crater was an active volcano but its cone collapsed, forming the crater that is 2001ft (610 meters) deep, 12.4miles (20 km) in diameter, and covers an area of 120 Sq. miles (311 sq. km). The crater accounts for just a tenth of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The crater is home to many species of wild game and birds. With the exception of impala and topi (due to fierce competition with the wildebeest) and the giraffe (because there is not much to eat at tree level), almost every species of African plains mammal lives in the crater, including the endangered black rhino, and the densest population of predators in Africa. A strange thing is that the crater elephants are mainly bulls. The birdlife, which includes the flamingo, is mainly seasonal, and is also affected by the ratio of soda to fresh water in Lake Magadi on the crater floor. Serengeti National Park: Covering an area of 5700 sq miles (14,763 sq km), equal in size to Northern Ireland, the world famous Serengeti National Park is Tanzania's oldest park, and one of the world's last great wildlife refuges. It is contiguous with the much smaller Masai Mara Game Reservein Kenya and stretches as far as Lake Victoria to the West. Its name comes from the Maasai word Siringet, meaning 'endless plains'.

The park's vegetation ranges from the short and long grass plains in the south, to the acacia savannah in the centre and wooded grasslands concentrated around the tributaries of the Grumenti and the Mara rivers in the park. The western corridor is a region of wooded highland and extensive plains reaching the edge of Lake Victoria. In the early morning and evening light, the Serengeti landscape is stunningly beautiful. VACCINATION Before visiting Tanzania, you may need to get the following vaccinations and medications for vaccine-preventable diseases and other diseases you might be at risk for at your destination: (Note: Your doctor or health-care provider will determine what you will need, depending on factors such as your health and immunization history, areas of the country you will be visiting, and planned activities.) To have the most benefit, see a health-care provider at least 4–6 weeks before your trip to allow time for your vaccines to take effect and to start taking medicine to prevent malaria, if you need it. Even if you have less than 4 weeks before you leave, you should still see a health-care provider for needed vaccines, anti-malaria drugs and other medications and information about how to protect yourself from illness and injury while traveling. Vaccination or Disease

Recommendations or Requirements for Vaccine-Preventable Diseases

Routine

Recommended if you are not up-to-date with routine shots such as, measles/mumps/rubella (MMR) vaccine, diphtheria/pertussis/tetanus (DPT) vaccine, poliovirus vaccine, etc.

Yellow Fever

CDC yellow fever vaccination recommendationfor travelers to Tanzania: For all travelers ≥9 months of age. The city of Dar es Salaam has a lower risk of transmission than rural areas.Tanzania requires travelers arriving from countries where yellow fever is presentto present proof of yellow fever vaccination. Vaccination should be given 10

Vaccination or Disease

Recommendations or Requirements for Vaccine-Preventable Diseases days before travel and at 10 year intervals if there is on-going risk.

Malaria Areas of Tanzania with Malaria:All areas at altitudes <1,800 m (<5,906 ft). If you will be visiting an area of Tanzania with malaria, you will need to discuss with your doctor the best ways for you to avoid getting sick with malaria. Ways to prevent malaria include the following:

• Taking a prescription antimalarial drug

• Using insect repellent and wearing long pants and sleeves to prevent mosquito bites

• Sleeping in air-conditioned or well-screened rooms or using bednets

All of the following antimalarial drugs are equal options for preventing malaria in Tanzania: Atovaquone/proguanil, doxycycline, or mefloquine. Note: Chloroquine is NOT an effective antimalarial drug in Tanzania and should not be taken to prevent malaria in this region. Malaria Contact for Health-Care Providers For assistance with the diagnosis or management of suspected cases of malaria, call the CDC Malaria Hotline: 770-488-7788 (M-F, 9 am-5 pm, Eastern time). For emergency consultation after hours, call 770-488-7100 and ask to speak with a CDC Malaria Branch clinician. Climate:

Tanzania has a tropical climate along the coast but it gets temperate in the highlands. Tanzania has a tropical climate that varies by region. There is some seasonal change in the coastal, inland and island territories. The central, western and northern regions can have uncomfortably hot days, around 95 F, which are occasionally refreshed by downpours. Currency: Tanzanian Shilling (P1 = 200 TSh) Travel documents required: All travellers are required to have a valid passport and visa. Travel

Bus

Bus fee bots to Tz and return P2400.

Bus fee and pocket money P5000.

Flight

Roughly SA to Dar single P3200

Return P4500

Note that bus fees are expensive during holidays.

Swahili Jambo!: Hello, welcome! Also, Karibu Tanzania!: Welcome to

Tanzania!

Hakuna matata!: No problem.

Asante Sana: Thank you very much.

Jina lako ni nani?: What is your name?

Jina langu ni Mana: My name is Mana.

Ninatoka Japan: I am from Japan; Mimi ni mwanafunzi: I am a

student.

Unakwenda wapi?: Where are you going to?

Naenda safari: I am going on safari.

Nimefurahi sana!: I am very happy!

Naomba bia baridi: Please bring me a cold beer.

Safari njema: Have a good trip; Fika salama: Arrive safely.

Bei gani?: What is the price?

Ninataka ...: I want ...

Karibu tule: Welcome, let's eat!

Asante sana kwa kunikaribisha: Thank you very much for

inviting me.

Ninapenda Tanzania: I like Tanzania.

Lala salama: Sleep well.

Tutaonana kesho: We will see each other tomorrow.

Mpaka baadaye: Until later; Kwaheri!: Goodbye.

Mambo mazuri hayana haraka: Good things cannot be rushed.

Twende: Let's go!

Mazingira ya Tanzania yanapendeza sana: The Tanzanian

environment is very nice.

Naomba kupita: Please let me pass.

Nasikia njaa: I am hungry; Nasikia kiu: I am thirsty.

Muda unapita kama upepo: Time is flying like the wind.: Time is

flying like the wind.

Sijui: I don't know; Sielewi: I don't understand.

Kuna baridi huku: It is cold here; Kuna joto sana huku: It is

very hot.

Imetosha: It is enough; Nimeshiba sana: I am full.

Ninaweza kuzungumza Kiswahili: I can speak Swahili; Siwezi kusema Kiswahili!: I can't speak Swahili!

Sitaki: I don't want any.

FOOD

chakula: food

bia: beer

kinywaji: drink

nyama ya ng'ombe: beef

nyama ya mbuzi: goat meat

nyama choma: BBQ meat

kuku: chicken

mayai: eggs

biscuti: cookies

wali: rice

mboga: vegetables

matunda: fruit

nanasi: pineapple

embe: mango

chungwa: orange

ndizi: bananas

papai: papaya

mkate: bread

ugali: maize porridge

nyanya: tomato

cabeji: cabbage

mahindi: maize

tango: cucumber

bamia: okra

pilipili jojo: green bell peppers

pilipili: pepper (hot)

vitunguu: onions

vitunguu saumu: garlic

viazi: potatoes

viazi vitamu: sweet potatoes

SOUTH AFRICA Population: 48 million people live in South Africa

• Capital: Pretoria "The Jacaranda City", which changed its name into Tswane in 2007, has got 2,3 mio inhabitants.

• Name: Republic of South Africa, RSA, ZA ("Zuid Afrika")

• Government: Democracy

• Languages: 11 official languages: Zulu, Afrikaans, English, Xhosa, Siswathi, Sesotho, Tsonga, Sepedi, Ndebele, Setswana, Tsivenda

• Religion: mainly Christians and Muslims, but also Jews and other faiths.

• Currency: 1 South African Rand (ZAR)= 100 Cents

• History: South Africa was led by Apartheid leaders until Nelson Mandela came free from prison and became the first democratic leader in South Africa in 1994.

• National Symbols: Protea, Springbok and others see here.

South Africa Geography South Africa is the most southern country on the African Continent. It takes a 12hr flight from London/England, 12 hrs flight from Singapore and more than 17hrs from New York/USA to get there.

South Africa encloses two landlogged African countries which are Swaziland and Lesotho. Both countries are ruled by kings and the people there are very poor.

South Africa shares borders also with Namibia, Botswana and Zimbabwe in the North, and Mozambique in the East. In South Africa the Atlantic Ocean and the Indian Ocean meet off the Southern Cape coast. Many people think that Cape Point is where the oceans meet, but actually the water mix much further to the East of Cape Point near Agulhas.

In South Africa you will find a high plateau in the interior of the country. The Kalahari Desert in the North is part of the "Highveld", then there are various mountain ranges and the grasslands. Johannesburg lies on this plateau at 1,700m above sea level, but most of the bigger cities are located near the coast in low-lying areas. The longest river in South Africa is the Orange River which forms also part of the border between Namibia from South Africa.

In the mountain ranges in the Drakensberg region especially in the Lesotho mountains there is snow in winter and you even could go skiing. Sometimes also the higher mountain tops in the Western Cape near Cape Town have some snow for a snowball fight, but not enough to go skiing.

Did you know, that the Tugela Falls in South Africa are the second-highest waterfalls in the world?

South Africa Attractions • Cape Town: Table Mountain, V&A Waterfront, Beaches

• Krueger National Park for safaris and great wildlife viewing

• Durban for surfing and great beaches and the hinterland for some insights into Zulu culture and South African history

• Sun City near Pretoria for fun and games galore

• St Lucia Wetlands for wildlife viewing and unspoilt nature

• Drakensberg Mountains for hiking and nearby Lesotho for skiing in Africa

• Addo National Park near Port Elizabeth for elefant-spotting

South Africa Animals Wildlife in South Africa is abundant. There are many species of antilope like kudu, springbok, wildebeest, impalas, oryx and gemsbok. When you go on safari you can see many other South African animals like lions, elefants, giraffes and monkeys.

South Africa is home to the African Penguins and the Great White Sharks are living in the ocean waters here too. Sometimes beaches are closed for bathing due to the sharks in the bays.

Whale Watching is very popular in South Africa too and you will encounter an enormous sea life in South Africa when you go on a boat trip.

South Africa People South Africa is often called the "Rainbow Nation", because there are so many different languages are spoken and different cultural traditions are lived.

South Africa is often called "The Cradle of Humankind", because archaeological findings proof that people lived in the area more than 100,000 years ago. The ancient San and the Khoi were the early African civilizations settling the Cape. There are still a few descendants of the local San people living in remote areas in the Karoo desert and near the Cape West Coast.

The biggest South African group, the Zulu, mainly live in rural settlements in KwaZulu Natal, they even have a king. The South African president Jacob Zuma actually is one of the royal Zulu leaders. Portuguese, Dutch, British, French and German Explorers have traveled and populated Southern Africa in the 17th and 18th century and therefore you can find many European influences in South Africa too.

Nowadays most of the people in South Africa live in or near the big cities: Johannesburg, Pretoria, Durban and Cape Town.

South African Food Like its inhabitants also the food the people eat in South Africa is very diverse. The South African staple food for the locals is mealies, which is corn, and seasonal vegetables, like potatoes, beans, carrots and peas.

South Africans love their meat and game meat like kudu, springbok are common. However most people eat beef, chicken, lamb and ostrich for their meats. The people in South Africa love to grill their food and almost every house has got a fireplace which is called braai on the verandah.

Typical South African food:

• bobotie: typica Cape Malay food containing rice, lamb and fragrant spices

• koeksisters: tastes like donuts soaked in sticky sweet sauce. Yummy!

• mealie pap: corn porridge

• biltong: a cured and dried meat that is a typical South African snack and similar to beef jerky

Read more on our special page on South African food (with pictures) here.

Afrikaans

Yes - Ja pronounced Yah

No - Nee pronounced kneer

Thank you - Dankie pronounced dunkey

Please - Asseblief pronounced asserbleef

Goodbye – Totsiens pronounced totseens

Zulu

Hamba Kahle - go well, good bye; see you ( Kahle is

pronounced kashle)

Sawubona - Hello

Ukudla - food

Isiphuzo - drink

thenga - buy

thank – bonga

no – cha

yes - yebo

Xhosa Hello – molo How are you – ninjani

Do you understand – uya qonda? How much? – malini? Thank you – ndi ya bulela You are beautiful – umuhle Please – ndiyacela tog No – cha Yes – ewe Im coming – ndiyeza

CHECKLIST OF THINGS TO CARRY

IMPORTANT THINGS FOR EP’S

Don’t leave without home

v Passport

v Copy of passport

v Torch

v Camera

v Mosquito repellent and net

v Travel insurance/MEDICAL AID PLUS COPIES OF THEM

v Wind and waterproof jacket

v Yellow fever vaccination certificate(FOR HE

NECCESARY AREAS)

v Personal medication if any

v Bedsheets

v Towel

v Laptop (optional)

v Power adaptor

v Formal and casual clothes

v Toiletries

v Money (cash and ATM card)

v Mobile phone

v Sun glasses

v Swim suit

v Embassy contacts

v Photocopy of Tn form

v Acceptance note

Any other documents