Question

Which of the following is the administrative capital of South Africa?
1. Durban
2. Cape Town
3. Pretoria
4. Bloemfontein

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : Pretoria

The correct answer is Pretoria.

• South Africa is the southernmost country on the African continent.
• South Africa has three capital cities namely, Pretoria, Bloemfontein, Cape Town.
• Pretoria is the administrative capital of South Africa.
  • Pretoria is host to all foreign embassies to South Africa.
  • Pretoria was founded in 1855 by Marthinus Pretorius.
  • The city Pretoria is named after the Voortrekker leader Andries Pretorius.
  • Pretoria is popularly called "Jacaranda City" due to the large number of jacaranda trees planted along its streets.
• South Africa became Republic on 31 May 1961.

• Durban is a coastal city in South Africa known for its African, Indian and colonial influences.
• Bloemfontein is the judicial capital of South Africa.
• Cape Town is the legislative capital of South Africa.