Nyasha Zimucha was the winner of Miss Africa USA 2008. Living in the United States, and representing her country has been an honor for Nyasha Zimucha. She has been able to introduce her fellow American citizens to her culture through education. She believes in diversity, and one of the greatest traits about America is that it has become a melting pot filled with greater opportunity, and literally the world in one grand country. Be it in politics, entertainment, health, education or even pageantry, one is bound to work with someone from a foreign background, and she believes this helps us understand not only each other more, but also assists in us being global citizens.

Find out more:
http://www.missafricaunitedstates.com/delegates2008/southafrica.htm

About South Africa:
Full name: Republic of South Africa
Population: 48.6 million (UN, 2007)
Capital: Pretoria (name may change to Tshwane). Cape Town is legislative capital
Largest city: Johannesburg
Area: 1.22 million sq km (470,693 sq miles)
Major languages: 11 official languages including English, Afrikaans, Sesotho, Setswana, Xhosa and Zulu
Major religion: Christianity, Islam, indigenous beliefs
Life expectancy: 49 years (men), 50 years (women)
Monetary unit: 1 Rand = 100 cents
Main exports: Gold, diamonds, metals and minerals, cars, machinery
GNI per capita: US $4,960 (World Bank, 2006)
Internet domain: .za
International dialing code: +27

Interesting Fact about South Africa: South Africa is not only one of Africa’s most diverse countries with 11 official languages, but it also has the continent’s strongest economy with strong manufacturing, financial, mineral export, and tourism sectors.