South Africa is located at the southernmost tip of the African continent, bordered by the Indian Ocean to the east and the Atlantic Ocean to the west, surrounded by both oceans. The region of South Africa includes countries like the Republic of South Africa, Angola, Zambia and Mozambique. The diverse climate types in South Africa, including tropical savanna climate and Mediterranean climate, have had a profound impact on the distribution of flora and fauna in the area.

South Africa is renowned as one of the world's famous plant kingdoms, with over 18,000 species of plants, many of which are unique to the region. The flora in South Africa is predominantly coniferous, and the region is also rich in succulent plant resources.

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East Africa: The world-renowned great migration

West Africa: A land with both diverse landscapes and cultures

North Africa: Mysterious plateaus, deserts and sea

About Unboxing Africa Series

The Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) is a collective dialogue mechanism between China and African countries. The forum aims to promote equality, mutual benefit and understanding, strengthen friendships, expand consensus, and foster cooperation. The forum's members include China, 53 African countries that have diplomatic relations with China, and the African Union Commission. The 2024 FOCAC Summit will take place in Beijing from September 4 to 6, with members from across the diverse and biologically rich continent of Africa. CGTN will introduce interesting nature-related information on African countries in a blind box packaging format, inviting everyone to explore this mysterious and charming continent.

(All images via CFP, designed by Yin Yating and Zhu Shangfan.)