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South Africa
  • Imports from South Africa A$874 million
  • Exports to South Africa A$1,525 million
  • Capitals Pretoria Bloemfontein Cape Town
  • Surface Area 1,219,000 sq km
  • Population 51.2 million

(Last updated: 9 Sep 2013)

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Doing Business

Business meetings tend to be relaxed and informal with South Africans. They are straightforward and their approach to business is similar to Australians.

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