The king protea (Protea cynaroides) is a flowering plant. It is a distinctive member of Protea, having the largest flower head in the genus. The species is also known as giant protea, honeypot or king sugar bush. It is widely distributed in the southwestern and southern parts of South Africa in the fynbos region.

The king protea (Protea cynaroides) is a flowering plant. It is a distinctive member of Protea, having the largest flower head in the genus. The species is also known as giant protea, honeypot or king sugar bush. It is widely distributed in the southwestern and southern parts of South Africa in the fynbos region.

South Africa's National Bird: Blue Crane -- sadly endangered
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You may not be aware of this, but not everyone in the world speaks South African. And in honour of South African lingo, we've put together a list of slang words.

You may not be aware of this, but not everyone in the world speaks South African. And in honour of South African lingo, we've put together a list of slang words.

South African rand (currency) feauturing the "Big 5" (animals)
I actually learned this after hearing enough pre-game national anthems. Incredible lyrics that people should live by.

I actually learned this after hearing enough pre-game national anthems. Incredible lyrics that people should live by.

South African Languages
South African national animal - Springbok I know this is South Africa, but we were assigned just Africa and then Nisha asked specifically about country so it may not matter. Anyway if we use the Springbok as inspiration for our concept look at the color pattern and imagine it as eyeshadow and the color combo is great with the white and gold. I could also incorporate the antlers along with feathers into the hair.

South African national animal - Springbok I know this is South Africa, but we were assigned just Africa and then Nisha asked specifically about country so it may not matter. Anyway if we use the Springbok as inspiration for our concept look at the color pattern and imagine it as eyeshadow and the color combo is great with the white and gold. I could also incorporate the antlers along with feathers into the hair.

Galjoen only occur in Southern African waters and this is South Africa's National fish.

Galjoen only occur in Southern African waters and this is South Africa's National fish.

National Symbols RSA Republic of South Africa Stamps 2014 South African Post Coat of Arms Flag Anthem Springbuck/springbok (Antidorcas marsupialis) Galjoen (Coracinus capensis) Real yellowwood (Podocarpus latifolius) King protea (Protea cynaroides) Blue crane (Anthropoides paradisia) South African Symbols

National Symbols RSA Republic of South Africa Stamps 2014 South African Post Coat of Arms Flag Anthem Springbuck/springbok (Antidorcas marsupialis) Galjoen (Coracinus capensis) Real yellowwood (Podocarpus latifolius) King protea (Protea cynaroides) Blue crane (Anthropoides paradisia) South African Symbols

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