reading summery- South Africa's govrnment

The country of South Africa in probably one of the strongest in it's area, though it has suffered a lot before. South Africa wanted to control it's area, and it started by beginning to force other countries to do things. For example, South Africa used Sanctions, economic/political penalties imposed by a country on another a change in policy. South Africa became a democratic country. Nelson Mandela, it's most famous president, was elected in 1994. Later, South Africa began separation races through a process called 'Apartheid'. After they did that, many European countries banned trade with South Africa, and many other companies stopped investing in it. The sanctions isolated South Africa, but still, it still had it's good things in it. For example, the were groups in South Africa that protected rights of black Africans. Today, all races in South Africa have equal rights. South Africa still has an elected president, and a government that's trying to create better jobs and conditions for black workers and farmers. Though, some industries are still controlled by whites.
Lesotho and Swaziland were both extremely influenced by South Africa. Both countries are enclaves, a small territory surrounded by foreign territory. They are located IN South Africa. Swaziland shares it's border with Mozambique. Lesotho has very few resources or agricultural lands, though it has the highest literacy rate in Africa.

Swaziland, on the other hand, has a lot of resources, which helps trading with other foreign countries.

Namibia gained it's Independence from South Africa in 1990, not very long ago. It's capital, Windhoek, is located in the central highlands. Not many people live in the East and West of Namibia, because they are mostly deserts. Though these are the places with the richest mineral resources. Namibia gains most of it's money from mining for diamonds, copper, uranium, and zinc, and also fishing in the Atlantic Ocean.

Botswana has a lot of mineral resources and a stable government. It's main economic activities are cattle raising, and diamond mining. Many international companies build their factories there, and tourism increased. Botswana has the highest rate of economic growth since 1960.

Zimbabwe suffered from poor economy in the past years. The country was hurt by high inflantation, debts, and wars. There's a lot of inequality in Zimbabwe, where the white residents own most of the farmlands and ranches. In 2000, Zimbabwe began a new program to take land from the white residents, and give it to the black ones. This action proved not to work so well, because it caused the white people to leave the country which led to food shortages.

Mozambique is the world's poorest country. It's economy was badly damaged during and after the civil war. Mozambique grows cashews, cotton, and sugar for exports. It ships many products from the interior of Africa to the rest of the world. Mozambique's economy relies on foreign land.

Madagascar and the Comoros were ruled for more than 20 years by socialist dictation. Madagascar's president is working to improve the struggling economy in his country. Madagascar exports coffee, vanilla, sugar, and cloves for sale in foreign countries. Many tourists go there to see all the fantastic animals and plants.

The Comoros are made of 4 tiny islands. There are no resources and a lot of political instability. The Comoros want to promote education and tourism.

The area of South Africa suffers from a lot of poverty and draughts that destroy the crops or land. enviormental distractions, like floods destroying places, and rain are very common too, like in Madagascar. There are many unemployed people who live in the area, and many spreading diseases such as HIV and AIDS. Living In South Africa can sometimes be very troublesome, but people get through it and see the fuller half of the cup. Like the beautiful sceneries and the amazing people.