So we thought we would give you facts about the host nation,Groups and all things world cup!
Here are some facts about the host country - Some good and some bad, Lets hope that the world cup will give the country a boost in economy and show people how much help they need.
- Almost 43 million people live in South Africa. Life expectancy is around 44 years. Birth rate is on average 2.18 per woman. 20% of the population is believed to have HIV/AIDS. Literacy rate is just over 86%.
- 11 official languages, including Afrikaans, English, Ndebele, Pedi, Sotho, Swazi, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa, and Zulu.
Here is a breif and consise history of the country.
After the British seized the Cape of Good Hope area in 1806, many of the Dutch settlers (the Boers) trekked north to found their own republics. The discovery of diamonds (1867) and gold (1886) spurred wealth and immigration and intensified the subjugation of the native inhabitants. The Boers resisted British encroachments, but were defeated in the Boer War (1899-1902). The resulting Union of South Africa operated under a policy of apartheid - the separate development of the races. The 1990s brought an end to apartheid politically and ushered in black majority rule.
A icon of South Africa.
Facts about the world cup....
- Most appearances: Brazil – all 18
- Most wins: Brazil – 5
- Most winners-up: Germany – 4
- Most final appearances: Brazil and Germany - 7 each
- Most winners' medals: Pelé Brazil – 3
- Most goals scored: Ronaldo (Brazil 1998 – 2006) 15
- Most goals in a tournament: Just Fontaine 13 (France, 1958)
- Most goals in a match: Oleg Slanko (Russia vs Cameroon, 1994) - 5
- Most wins as a coach: Vittorio Pozzo (Italy 1934 and 1938) – 2
- Highest attended match 199 854 Uruguay vs Brazil, 16 July 1950 Maracana Stadium.
- Can England do it this year? Can we? I think we can, We have some top quality players and will be watching and hopefully will be celebrating!
COME ON ENGLAND!
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