South Africa
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South Africa License Plates
In KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, license plates are present on both the front and back of vehicles.
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License plates in South Africa may display 'Gauteng' on both the front and back.
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South African vehicles display license plates from the Eastern Cape on both the front and back.
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License plates from Mpumalanga appear on both the front and back of vehicles.
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South African telephone numbers are 10 digits long. Landline area codes are the first three digits, starting with zero, and are geographically grouped.
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South African license plates from Gauteng are present on both the front and back of vehicles.
PlateProvince Licence Plate Designs
Each South African province features a different licence plate design. Free State plates have a slight green tint, and KwaZulu-Natal plates have a slight blue tint.
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South African license plates in KwaZulu-Natal are found on both the front and back of vehicles.
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South African license plates display "Limpopo" on both front and back plates.
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License plates are present on both the front and back of vehicles in Limpopo.
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License plates in South Africa's North West province are present on both the front and back of vehicles.
PlateSouth Africa: Free State Plates
License plates in South Africa's Free State province display 'Free State' on both the front and back.
PlateLicense Plates: North West
South African license plates from the North West province display 'North West' on both the front and back plates.
PlateSouth Africa Telephone Numbers
South African telephone numbers are 10 digits long. Landline numbers begin with a zero, followed by two digits that indicate the geographically grouped area code.
PlateProvincial Plate Designs
South African provinces use different license plate designs. Free State plates have a green tint, and KwaZulu-Natal plates have a blue tint.
PlateSouth Africa Eastern Cape Plates
License plates from South Africa's Eastern Cape province are visible on both the front and back of vehicles.
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South African license plates display 'Free State' on both the front and back.
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Language ScriptAfrikaans Street Suffix
In South Africa, the street suffix "Einde" means "End".
Language ScriptSouth Africa Street Suffix
In South Africa, "Laan" or "Ln" is a street suffix. It means "Avenue".
Language ScriptSouth Africa Street Suffix
In South Africa, "Oord" is a street suffix. It means "Place".
Language ScriptStreet Suffix: Plein / Pl
In South Africa, the street suffixes 'Plein' or 'Pl' mean 'Square' or 'Plaza'.
Language ScriptStreet Suffix: Singel
In South Africa, the street suffix 'Singel' or 'Sgl' means 'Crescent'.
Language ScriptSteeg Street Suffix
In South Africa, 'Steeg' is a street suffix. It translates to 'Alley' or 'Aisle'.
Language ScriptWeg Street Suffix
In South Africa, 'Weg' is a street suffix meaning 'Road'.
Language ScriptSouth Africa: Oord Street Suffix
In South Africa, the street suffix 'Oord' means 'Place'.
Language ScriptAfrikaans Place Name Suffixes
Afrikaans is a Germanic language closely related to Dutch that appears in place names across South Africa. Common Afrikaans place name suffixes include -fontein, -kraal, -kop, -dorp, -nek, and -berg or -burg.
Language ScriptSouth Africa: Weg Street Suffix
In South Africa, the street suffix 'Weg' means 'Road'.
Language ScriptStreet Suffixes in South Africa
In South Africa, common street suffixes include "Straat," "St," and "Str." These suffixes indicate "Street."
Language ScriptStreet Suffix: Singel
In South Africa, 'Singel' or 'Sgl' is a street suffix that means 'Crescent'.
Language ScriptSouth Africa: Street Suffixes
In South Africa, street suffixes 'Plein' or 'Pl' indicate 'Square' or 'Plaza'.
Language ScriptSouth Africa: 'Einde' Street Suffix
In South Africa, the street suffix 'Einde' means 'End'.
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Language ScriptStreet Suffixes
In South Africa, street suffixes include Straat, St, and Str. These suffixes indicate 'Street'.
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Language ScriptStreet Suffix: Steeg
The street suffix "Steeg" translates to "Alley" or "Aisle". This suffix can be observed in South Africa.
Language ScriptSouth Africa: Street Suffix "Pad"
In South Africa, the street suffix "Pad" means "Way" or "Path".
Language ScriptSouth Africa Street Suffix
In South Africa, "Laan" or "Ln" is a street suffix. It means "Avenue".
Language ScriptAfrikaans Language and Place Names
Afrikaans is a Germanic language related to Dutch, with common place name suffixes such as -fontein, -kraal, -kop, -dorp, -nek, and -berg or -burg. These place names are found throughout South Africa.
Language ScriptStreet Suffixes
Kringweg and Boulevard are street suffixes. Kringweg means Boulevard.
Language ScriptStreet Suffix: Pad
In South Africa, 'Pad' is a street suffix. It means 'Way' or 'Path'.
Language ScriptSouth Africa Official Languages
South Africa has 11 official languages, including English, Afrikaans, and various Bantu languages. English is the lingua franca and appears most often on signage.
Road SignSouth African Highway Signs
South African road signs display the letter 'N' before highway numbers. On Google Maps, these highways appear as a blue pentagon with the number.
Road SignSouth Africa M Route Signs
Distinct and unique M route signs are commonly found in Gqeberha.
Road SignTriangular Warning Signs
South Africa uses triangular warning signs featuring a red border and a white background.
Road SignWhite-and-Red Chevrons
South Africa uses white-and-red chevrons. A similar chevron pattern can be found below directional signs.
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Road SignRed Square Stickers
Square, red stickers on the back of regular signs are often found in Eastern Cape, Northern Cape, and Free State. They may also be seen in North West province to a lesser extent.
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Road SignSouth Africa Road Chevrons
South Africa uses white-and-red chevrons. This chevron pattern appears below directional signs.
Road SignGreen Directional Signs
South Africa uses green directional signs that display the road number in yellow.
Road SignOfficial Languages on Signage
South Africa has 11 official languages, including English, Afrikaans, and various Bantu languages. Because English serves as the lingua franca, it appears most frequently on signage.
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Road SignSouth Africa Highway Signs
Physical road signs display the letter 'N' before the highway number. On Google Maps, highways are shown as a blue pentagon with the number, without the 'N'.
Road SignSouth Africa Road Signs
South Africa uses green directional signs. Road numbers on these signs appear in yellow.
Road SignTriangular Warning Signs
South Africa uses triangular warning signs. These signs have a red border and a white background.
Road SignRed Sign Stickers
Square, red stickers may appear on the back of regular road signs. They are often found in Eastern Cape, Northern Cape, and Free State, and to a lesser extent in North West province.
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Road MarkingSouth Africa Road Lines
In South Africa, road lines are yellow on the outside. Road lines are white on the inside.
Road MarkingSouth Africa Road Lines
In South Africa, road lines are yellow on the outside. Road lines are white on the inside.
Road MarkingKruger Park Camouflage Car
A camouflage car with black side mirrors and roof racks is present in Kruger National Park. This park is located on the Mozambique border.
ArchitectureHigh Walls and Fences
Houses in suburban areas near large cities are often surrounded by high walls, fences, and gates. This architecture serves to deter criminals.
ArchitectureSuburban Security Features
Suburban houses in and around large cities are often surrounded by high walls, fences, and gates. These features are present to deter criminals.
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VegetationCook Pine Trees
Uniquely tall Cook pine trees are found mostly between the cities of East London and Durban. These trees are located along the southeastern coast.
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VegetationKruger Park Vegetation
Around Kruger National Park, the landscape is generally flat with a savannah climate and dry vegetation, mostly grasses and small trees. Red soil is visible below the grass, and agriculture is absent.
VegetationArid Landscape, Red Asphalt
South Africa's arid landscape features dry greyish trees, shrubs, and long golden grass. The R360 north of Bokspits has asphalt with a reddish tint and runs north to south.
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VegetationArid Landscape, Reddish Asphalt
South Africa's arid landscape features dry greyish trees, shrubs, and long golden grass. The R360 north of Bokspits has asphalt with a reddish tint and runs north-south.
VegetationTall Cook Pines
Uniquely tall Cook pine trees are found mostly between the cities of East London and Durban along the southeastern coast of South Africa.
VegetationKruger National Park Landscape
The flat landscape around Kruger National Park features a savannah climate with dry vegetation consisting mostly of grasses and scattered small trees, without any agriculture. Red soil is visible beneath the grass.
VegetationSubtropical Border Landscape
The landscape near the Mozambique border is noticeably flat and characterized by green subtropical vegetation.
VegetationPine Tree Plantations
Pine tree plantations are common west of Eswatini. Some are also found in KwaZulu-Natal.
VegetationFlat Subtropical Vegetation
Near the Mozambique border, the landscape is flat with green subtropical vegetation.
VegetationPine Tree Plantations
Pine tree plantations are common west of Eswatini and found south in KwaZulu-Natal.
VegetationWitfontein Nature Reserve Mountains
Mountains in the Witfontein Nature Reserve are visible north from the city of George.
TerrainNorthern Cape Dry Red Soil
A dry landscape with red soil is found in the Northern Cape.
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TerrainWestern Cape Mountains
South Africa's Western Cape features unique rocky, treeless mountains. Most of these mountains have tall, steep sides and sharp peaks.
TerrainTable Mountain Features
Table Mountain, west of Cape Town, features a prominent three-kilometre plateau. It is flanked by the more pyramidal Devil's Peak.
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TerrainDry Northeast Terrain
The northeast of the country appears dry and somewhat barren, featuring orange or red soil. Hills and mountains are often covered in shrubs.
TerrainNorthern Cape Dry Red Soil
A dry landscape with red soil is found in the Northern Cape.
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TerrainDry Northeast, Shrub Hills
The northeast of the country can appear dry and somewhat barren, featuring orange or red soil. Hills or mountains are often covered in shrubs.
TerrainTable Mountain
Located west of Cape Town, Table Mountain is recognized by its prominent three-kilometre plateau. It is flanked by the more pyramidal Devil's Peak.
TerrainWitfontein Mountains Visible North
Mountains in the Witfontein Nature Reserve are visible north from the city of George, including what is likely George's Peak.
TerrainWestern Cape Rocky Mountains
Rocky, treeless mountains are found in the Western Cape. Most of these mountains have tall, steep sides and sharp peaks.
TerrainStreet Suffixes
In South Africa, Rylaan or Rln are street suffixes that mean Drive.
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Driving SideStreet Suffixes
In South Africa, 'Rylaan' and its abbreviation 'Rln' are street suffixes that mean 'Drive'.
Driving SidePublic Infrastructure Adverts
In South Africa, public infrastructure like poles in Gauteng, particularly Johannesburg and Emalahleni, often displays adverts for abortion services or penis enlargement pills.
Utility PoleDiagonal Bar Utility Poles
Utility poles with two diagonal bars forming a '<' shape are found mostly in South Africa's northeastern provinces. They are most common in Limpopo and North West.
Utility PoleJohannesburg Reflective Tape
Traffic lights and pedestrian crossing poles in Johannesburg feature three strips of reflective tape.
Utility PoleSouth African Pole Advertisements
In and around Gauteng, particularly in Johannesburg and Emalahleni, utility poles and other public infrastructure are often plastered with advertisements for abortion services or penis enlargement pills.
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Utility PoleA-Frame Utility Poles
Poles with three bars forming an 'A' shape, featuring bottom insulators attached at the edges of a horizontal bar, are found almost exclusively in Western Cape and rarely in bordering provinces.
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Utility PoleJohannesburg Reflective Pole Strips
Traffic lights and pedestrian crossing poles in Johannesburg are encircled by three strips of reflective tape.
Utility PoleNorthern Cape Bird Nests
Big bird nests are commonly seen on top of poles. This occurs in the northern part of the Northern Cape Province.
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Utility PoleSouth Africa Gen 4 Smallcam
South Africa features Generation 4 "smallcam" coverage, mounted lower than standard Generation 4. It displays a large circular blur with a small front protrusion, or a fully transparent blur with a short rear antenna.
Utility PoleMpumalanga Utility Poles
In South Africa, utility poles featuring 1 or 2 metal arms supporting insulators are most commonly observed in Mpumalanga.
Utility PoleSouth Africa Gen 4 Car
Generation 4 coverage in South Africa was captured by a blue Street View car. This car features a short antenna.
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Utility PoleSouth Africa: Trident Pole Tops
Trident pole tops are almost unique to KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
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Utility PoleSouth Africa Bird Poles
Utility poles in South Africa commonly feature 1 to 5 horizontal bars with thin white insulators. These insulators resemble rows of birds, leading to the nickname "bird poles".
Utility PoleMpumalanga Utility Poles
Utility poles with 1 or 2 metal arms holding insulators are most commonly seen in Mpumalanga, South Africa.
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Utility PoleSouth Africa: Trident Pole Tops
Trident pole tops are found in KwaZulu-Natal.
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Utility PoleZA: 3 Insulator Poles
Poles with three alternating horizontal insulators at the top are common in Limpopo, Gauteng, North West, and Mpumalanga. They are sometimes found in Northern Cape and are rare elsewhere in the country.
Utility PoleNorthern Cape Bird Nests
Big bird nests are seen on top of poles in the northern part of the Northern Cape Province.
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Utility PoleGeneration 4 Smallcam Coverage
South Africa features Generation 4 "smallcam" coverage, which is mounted lower than regular Generation 4. This coverage is distinguished by a relatively large circular blur with a small front protrusion, or a fully transparent blur with a short rear antenna.
Utility PoleSouth Africa Bird Poles
South Africa's most common utility poles feature 1 to 5 horizontal bars with thin white insulators. These insulators resemble rows of birds and are known as "bird poles".
Utility PoleZA: 3 Horizontal Insulators
Poles with three alternating horizontal insulators are mostly seen in the northern provinces of Limpopo, Gauteng, North West, and Mpumalanga. They can also be found in Northern Cape, but are exceedingly rare in the rest of the country.
Utility PoleUtility Poles: Diagonal Bars
Poles with two diagonal bars forming a '<' shape are found mostly in South Africa's northeastern provinces. They are most common in Limpopo and North West.
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OtherWestern Cape Hills and Ridges
Grassy rolling hills are found in the coastal Western Cape between Cape Town and George, and north of Cape Town. Tall ridges are visible to the north or east.
OtherSugarcane Plantations
Sugarcane plantations are most commonly found in KwaZulu-Natal, primarily along the coast. They can also be seen in Mpumalanga, near the Mozambique border.
OtherSouth Africa R-Roads
Most three-digit R-roads are geographically grouped. Many R-roads, particularly those in the 100s, span multiple provinces or are spread throughout the country.
OtherSouth Africa R-Roads
Most three-digit R-roads are geographically grouped. Some R-roads, particularly those in the 100s, are spread throughout the country and may cross multiple provinces.
OtherWhite Chevron Stickers
White stickers on the back of chevrons are often seen in the Cape provinces.
OtherPink Pavement in Limpopo
Grainy pavement with a hint of pink is found in Limpopo.
OtherSouth Africa Vineyards
Vineyards are almost exclusively found in Western Cape, mostly in valleys near the coast. They are also commonly found near Upington, in Northern Cape.
OtherSugarcane Plantations
Sugarcane plantations are most commonly found in KwaZulu-Natal, primarily along the coast. They are also present in Mpumalanga, near the Mozambique border.
OtherWestern Cape Hills and Ridges
Grassy rolling hills are located in the coastal Western Cape between Cape Town and George, and north of Cape Town. Tall ridges are visible to the north or east.
OtherSouth Africa Driving Side
Vehicles in South Africa drive on the left side of the road.
OtherSouth Africa Road Markings
South Africa utilizes single yellow outer lines and white center lines on most roads.
OtherSouth Africa: Triple Centre Line
South Africa features a unique triple centre line. It consists of two white lines with one yellow line in the middle and is usually found on larger main roads.
OtherWhite Triple Centre Lines
South Africa features unique white triple centre lines. These lines consist of two solid lines on the outside and a dashed line on the inside.
OtherSouth Africa Car Blur Sky Halo
Imagery may feature a large circular car blur and a halo-like color distortion in the sky.
OtherSouth Africa Gen 2 Coverage
Generation 2 coverage is common in the country.
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OtherSouth Africa: Metropolitan Routes
Metropolitan Routes are major roads found around cities. These routes are designated with the letter M.
OtherWhite Chevron Stickers
White stickers on the back of chevrons are seen in the Cape provinces of South Africa.
OtherMpumalanga Power Plants
Power plants are located between the towns of Secunda and eMalahleni in Mpumalanga.
OtherVineyard Locations
Vineyards are almost exclusively found in Western Cape, mostly in valleys near the coast. They are also commonly found near Upington, in Northern Cape.
OtherMetropolitan Routes
Metropolitan Routes are major roads around cities that are designated with the letter M.
OtherDurban Lamp Bump
In South Africa, a lamp and arm design is uncommonly found. Durban uniquely features this design with a bump on the top, though standard lamps and arms may still be seen.
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OtherMpumalanga Power Plants
Power plants are located between Secunda and eMalahleni in Mpumalanga.
OtherSouth Africa Gen 2 Coverage
Generation 2 coverage is common in South Africa.
OtherSouth Africa Visual Cues
Imagery may feature a large circular car blur. A halo-like color distortion can also appear in the sky.
OtherWhite Triple Centre Lines
South Africa features white triple centre lines. These lines have two solid lines on the outside and a dashed line on the inside.
OtherTriple Centre Road Lines
Larger main roads in South Africa may feature a unique triple centre line consisting of a yellow line between two white lines.
OtherRoad Line Markings
South Africa's roads typically feature single yellow outer lines and white centre lines.
OtherSouth Africa Driving Side
Vehicles in South Africa drive on the left side of the road.
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