South Africa – South Africa has three capitals; Pretoria, Cape Town and Bloemfontein

(Pronounced pri-tawr-ee-uh, cape town and bloom-fon-teyn)

To remember the capital of South Africa, use the following mnemonic:

The very south of Africa (South Africa) was covered by a pretty cape. Part of the pretty cape tore (Pretoria) off and the cape flew into town (Cape Town), landing on a blue fountain (Bloemfontein).

Interesting fact Pretoria, Cape Town, and Bloemfontein:

- Bloemfontain, City of Roses: The city is affectionately known as the “City of Roses” due to its abundant rose gardens and the annual rose festival hosted in the area.

- Pretoria, Jacaranda City: Pretoria turns a breathtaking shade of purple every spring when over 70,000 Jacaranda trees bloom. Local folklore even warns students that if a fallen blossom lands on your head, you will fail your tests!

- Cape Town, The Underwater Graveyard: Beneath the waves of Cape Town’s notoriously turbulent coastline lie over 3,000 shipwrecks. This dramatic underwater graveyard spans centuries of maritime history, making the area a legendary destination for deep-sea diving and marine exploration.