High Commission of South Africa, London

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was High Commission of South Africa, London built?Completed in 1933
2. What is the location?South Africa House, Trafalgar Square, London, WC2N 5DP, United Kingdom
3. What is the architectural status?Grade II listed building since 1982
4. What is South Africa House in London?South Africa House is the main office where South Africa talks to the UK. It is the place where diplomats meet and share ideas.
5. Why is South Africa House located on Trafalgar Square?It is on Trafalgar Square because that spot is very famous and visible, so South Africa can show it cares about its friendship with the UK.

Bilateral Relations: The diplomatic relationship and interactions between two countries.
Consular Affairs: Services provided by a country's consulate to its citizens abroad.
Interwar Architecture: Architectural styles prevalent between World War I and World War II.