Do you know the South African National symbols?
The South African national symbols include three animals and two plants, the Springbok, the Blue Crane, the Galjoen, the King Protea, and the Yellowwood Tree.
The National Flower: King Protea
This giant protea resembles in form and appearance to an artichoke and is native to many regions of the Western and Southern Cape.
It flowers in late spring and then will show its beautiful pink and red colorings.
The National Tree: Real Yellowwood
The real yellowwood tree is a protected species in South Africa.
It is the most valued tree for its useful beautiful timber, with which local craftsmen make beautiful furniture out of this wood.
The National Animal: Springbok
The springbok is South Africa’s most well known antelope. This elegant mammal is a vegetarian which grow up to 75 cm in height.
The National Fish: Galjoen
The galjoen is another South Africa national symbol and native to the coastal waters of South Africa.
It lives mainly in shallow waters. Especially popular in Kwa-Zulu Natal it is also called black bream or blackfish. The galjoen can weight up to seven kilograms.
The National Bird: Blue Crane
This light blue grey bird is only to be found in South Africa.
It has got a long neck and long legs. Blue cranes are a common sight in the Karoo and can be seen also in Kwa-Zulu Natal and the Highveld.
