Union of South Africa

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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1. Where is Union of South Africa?Southernmost part of the African continent
2. How big is Union of South Africa?Approximately 1,221,037 square kilometers (471,445 sq mi)
3. What language do people speak in Union of South Africa?English and Afrikaans (following the shift from Dutch)
4. What is the population (approx. 1960)?Around 15.9 million people
5. What is the administrative capital?Pretoria

Dominion Status: A semi-sovereign state within the British Empire, enjoying self-governance but acknowledging the British monarch.
Statute of Westminster: A 1931 British law granting legislative independence to the Dominions of the Commonwealth.
League of Nations: An intergovernmental organization founded after World War I to promote international cooperation and prevent future conflicts.
Mandate: An official order or commission to do something, often used for territories administered by one country on behalf of another.