The 2010 Fifa World Cup™ already started in South Africa. Whether you plan to be watching the games in a stadium or fan park on the southern tip of Africa, or on the screen back home, here's a collection of quick information on the tournament, and the host country, to help enhance your experience.
Johannesburg - The economic hub of Africa, Johannesburg is a bustling, sprawling city of contrasts, spread across the small but densely populated province of Gauteng.
Cape Town - South Africa's oldest and loveliest city lies in Table Bay on the Atlantic Ocean, in the south of the Western Cape province.
Durban - The warm Indian Ocean, beautiful beaches and the city's tropical climate make Durban one of the nicest places to be in the South African winter.
Pretoria - A quiet city north of Johannesburg in Gauteng, Pretoria is the capital of South Africa, and rich in history.
Port Elizabeth - The Friendly City lies in Nelson Mandela Bay on the Wild Coast of the Eastern Cape province.
Bloemfontein - The capital of the Free State province, Bloemfontein is a pretty city with thousands of rose bushes and some poignant memorials.
Rustenburg - Tranquil jacaranda-lined streets belie the fact that Rustenburg in North West province is in one of the world's most heavily mined regions.
Nelspruit - The capital of Mpumalanga province lies in the fertile valley of the Crocodile River.
Polokwane - The capital of Limpopo province is ideally situated near the border of the wildlife-rich Kruger National Park.
