Printable Map of South Africa
All 9 provinces, free to print or download. Pick a style below.
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About the Map of South Africa
South Africa has 9 provinces. The Northern Cape is the largest, covering almost a third of the country, and Gauteng the smallest, although it has the most people and holds both Johannesburg and Pretoria. Lesotho is completely surrounded by South Africa, and Eswatini almost is.
Tips for Learning the Provinces
- Learn the three Cape provinces first: the Western Cape, the Eastern Cape and the Northern Cape.
- KwaZulu-Natal is the province on the east coast next to Lesotho, with Durban as its biggest city.
- Limpopo is the province furthest north, on the borders with Botswana, Zimbabwe and Mozambique.
How to Use These Maps
- Study: print the blank map and label it from memory, then check it against the map with names.
Ready to Test Yourself?
Once you've studied the map, take the click-the-map quiz.
Provinces on the Map of South Africa
Eastern Cape, Free State, Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, North West, Northern Cape, Western Cape.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the printable map of South Africa free?+
Yes. Every version of the map of South Africa, with all 9 provinces, is free to print or download, with no sign-up and no watermark beyond a small credit line.
Which versions can I print?+
Two: a blank outline map to fill in, and a map with every name. Small provinces with no room for a label are numbered and listed in a key under the map.
Can I download the map of South Africa as an image?+
Yes. Choose a style, then Download: PNG or JPEG for an image, or SVG for a file of South Africa that stays sharp at any size, from a worksheet to a wall poster.
How do I save the map as a PDF?+
Choose a style, click "Print / Save as PDF", and in the print dialog pick "Save as PDF" as the destination.
Can I use the map of South Africa in the classroom?+
Yes. Print as many blank copies as your class needs: students label the provinces from memory and check their work against the map with names. The maps are free for personal and classroom use.