How do the population, landscape, and politics of different countries compare to others? Which countries are at war and which have good international relationships? Where do people go when they settle overseas, and how has this migration spread different cultures and beliefs around the globe? This series explains our interconnected world by looking at the links between different countries. South Africa is one of the most influential countries on the African continent, and it is now emerging as a global power, too. This book tells you all about South Africa and its place in the world today. Book jacket.