Okay, so before I start, I just have to show this list of South African autonyms galore:
- Republiek van Suid-Afrika (Afrikaans)
- IRiphabliki yeSewula Afrika (Sth. Ndebele)
- IRiphabliki yaseMzantsi Afrika (Xhosa)
- IRiphabliki yaseNingizimu Afrika (Zulu)
- IRiphabhulikhi yeNingizimu Afrika (Swazi)
- Rephaboliki ya Afrika-Borwa (Nth. Sotho)
- Rephaboliki ya Afrika Borwa (Sth. Sotho)
- Rephaboliki ya Aforika Borwa (Tswana)
- Riphabliki ra Afrika Dzonga (Tsonga)
- Riphabuḽiki ya Afurika Tshipembe (Venda)
Now, to the cover. On this cover is affixed one of the four stamps in the set on South African Heritage Parks, namely Drakensberg Park.
Drakensberg, which means"Dragon's Mountain" in Afrikaans, is the highest mountain range in Southern Africa, rising to 3,482 metres in height. In Zulu, it is referred to as uKhahlamba, or "barrier of spears," and in Sesotho as Maluti (also spelled Maloti). Its geological history lends it a distinctive character amongst the mountain ranges of the world. Geologically, the range resembles the Simien Mountains of Ethiopia.
Drakensberg, which means"Dragon's Mountain" in Afrikaans, is the highest mountain range in Southern Africa, rising to 3,482 metres in height. In Zulu, it is referred to as uKhahlamba, or "barrier of spears," and in Sesotho as Maluti (also spelled Maloti). Its geological history lends it a distinctive character amongst the mountain ranges of the world. Geologically, the range resembles the Simien Mountains of Ethiopia.
Click on the picture below to see the breathtaking view of the range in full majesty.
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