There are 11 official languages in South Africa. In the Province of Limpopo, most of the people either speak the languages of Sepedi, Setswana or Northern Sotho. These are all languages of the same dialect, meaning they sound very similar. However, as a common language in South Africa, almost everyone will learn English as a second language in elementary school.
The South African rand is the type of money used. The conversion rate is about 18 rand to one U.S. dollar. This means that something that costs $10 in the U.S. would cost R180 in South Africa.
A large bottle of water costs R12.
The most common thing to eat is called Pap, which is a maize-based dish you eat with your hands, shaping small portions with your fingers and using it as a vehicle for something with flavor. South Africans eat lots of meat including chicken, beef and goat. They will also usually eat cabbage, spinach, butternut squash, potatoes or rice.
