This 364-page book includes a section detailing South Africa's history, 22 features covering aspects of the country's life and culture, ranging from the music of the shanty towns to spectacular wildlife, a region by region visitor's guide to the sights, and a comprehensive Travel Tips section packed with essential contact addresses and numbers. The key features include: Places - region-by-region gazetteer section, with top attractions highlighted and cross-referenced with detailed local maps; Essay Features - incisive essays on the islands' history, people and culture, from music and dance to arts and crafts; Photo Features - magazine-style full-colour features on some of the country's most exotic sights, including Table Mountain and South Africa's floral abundance; and Travel Tips - practical listings section, including accommodation, restaurants, pubs, bars and cafes, entertainment, nightlife, transport and essential contact addresses and numbers. It also includes hundreds of full-colour photographs and 15 maps.