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A Complex History South Africa has a long and complex history. The region’s oldest inhabi- tants are the San people, tribes of hunter-gatherers who have lived for more than 20,000 years. The San descended from early Stone Age peoples. There are still San people in South Africa today, though in the modern era it is difficult for them to continue their traditional lifestyle. In recent years, many have lobbied the government for preservation of San culture, customs, and land rights.

This illustration depicts fighting between British soldiers (in white helmets) and Dutch settlers of South Africa during the Boer Wars in the late 19th century.

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