South Africa geography statistics
Area, borders, elevation for South Africa: the key indicators with the latest year available, the world ranking and the world value.
South Africa covers 1,221,037 km² and borders 6 countries: Botswana, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia, Eswatini, Zimbabwe. It is not landlocked.
| Indicator | South Africa | Year | World rank | World |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total area | 1,221,037 km² | #25 of 236 | ||
| Land area | 1,213,090 km² | 2024 | #24 of 211 | 129,763,686 km² |
| Neighbouring countries | 6 | #23 of 236 |
Geography: world rankings · South Africa population
Geography in nearby countries: Nigeria, Ethiopia, Egypt, DR Congo, Tanzania