How to draw South Africa (map) with this how-to video and step by step drawing instructions. Easy map drawing tutorial for beginners and all.
Please see the drawing tutorial in the video below
You can refer to the simple step by step drawing guide below
Step 1. Gather Your Materials:
You will need a piece of paper, a pencil, an eraser, a ruler, and colored pencils or markers if you want to add color to your map.
Step 2. Start with the Outline:
Using your pencil and ruler, lightly draw the outline of South Africa on your paper. Begin by drawing a rough shape resembling an inverted trapezoid. South Africa’s coastline is quite irregular, so pay attention to its curves and indentations. Make sure to leave enough space for Lesotho and Eswatini within the borders of South Africa.
Step 3. Add Internal Borders:
South Africa is divided into nine provinces. Use your ruler to draw the internal borders of these provinces within the outline you’ve drawn. You can refer to a map of South Africa to ensure the accuracy of the borders. The provinces are Western Cape, Eastern Cape, Northern Cape, Free State, Gauteng, North West, Mpumalanga, Limpopo, and KwaZulu-Natal.
Step 4. Draw Lesotho and Eswatini:
Inside the borders of South Africa, sketch the outlines of Lesotho and Eswatini. Lesotho is a small landlocked country located entirely within South Africa, and Eswatini is located in the northeastern part of South Africa, bordered by Mozambique to the northeast.
Step 5. Refine the Shape:
Once you have drawn the provinces and the neighboring countries, refine the outline of South Africa to make it more accurate and smooth. You can erase any unnecessary lines or adjust the shape as needed.
Step 6. Add Details:
If you wish, you can add additional details to your map, such as major cities, rivers, and mountain ranges. Labeling major cities like Cape Town, Johannesburg, Pretoria, Durban, and Bloemfontein can also be helpful.
Step 7. Coloring (Optional):
If you want to add color to your map, use colored pencils or markers to fill in the provinces and other features. South Africa’s provinces have distinct colors on most maps, so you can refer to a reference map for accuracy.
Finalize Your Drawing:
Once you are satisfied with your map, go over the outlines and labels with a pen or marker to make them more permanent. Erase any remaining pencil marks, and your South Africa map is complete!
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