South Africa

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Overview
South Africa is a superpower that starts out in in the southern part of Africa. It's the only superpower that starts on the continent, and one of the most developed among African countries. It's unlocked by occupying Africa when playing as Western Europe, a reference to South Africa's colonial past. Unlocking South Africa also unlocks the Solar Laser. While South Africa has multiple administrative cities, in First Strike Johannesburg is the capital city.

The South African Game
South Africa starts off cornered in a weak position and with no technologies. But it will have a small period to strengthen and prepare itself in relative isolation. But will it survive with many strong powers at the doorstep of the continent looking to push out anyone who gets in their way?

Need help playing as South Africa? Check out South Africa Strategies for tactics and strategies on how to win.

Trivia

 * South Africa does not have any nuclear weapons anymore. In 1982 South Africa built their first nuclear weapon. Over the course of their weapons program, they would go on to build 6 total bombs as well as partially complete one more. In 1989 the program was canceled, and all the bombs were dismantled.
 * South Africa is the only nation to possess nuclear weapons and then willfully dismantle them.


 * South Africa is the only country in the African continent to develop nuclear power as energy source. The Koeberg Nuclear Power Station is the only nuclear power plant in Africa.
 * South Africa is rumored to be the nation responsible for the Vela Incident, along with Israel