Why is South Africa called the Rainbow Nation? Here's all you need to know along with 6 travel destinations that are a must-visit for ecological experiences. 

South Africa is often referred to as the "Rainbow Nation" due to its diverse and multicultural society and the term was coined by Archbishop Desmond Tutu in the early 1990s during South Africa's transition from apartheid to democracy. South Africa is home to a rich tapestry of cultures, languages and ethnicities as the country's population is made up of various ethnic groups, including Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans, English, Indian and many others.

South Africa is a captivating destination that offers a diverse range of experiences to travelers where from its vibrant cities to its breathtaking landscapes, it is a country that enthralls visitors with its rich cultural heritage and natural wonders.

ecological   adj)環境にやさしい

refer-referred-referred   /rɪ'fɜː(r)/　/rɪ'fɜːr/　v)意味する･関連づける

term   n)期間･条件･用語

coin　v)新しい言葉を造り出す

term coined by ...   ～が作った言葉

Archbishop Desmond Tutu

archbishop n)カトリック･ギリシャ正教･英国教会の大司教

apartheid　/ə'pɑːrteɪt/　n)アパーテイト･アパルトヘイト

tapestry

ethnicity　/eθ'nɪsəti/　n)民族性

various

ethnic　/'eθnɪk/　adj)民族の

Zulu　/'zuːluː/ adjective

★ connected with an ethnic group living in South Africa, or their language  

Xhosa　/'kəƱsə/　/'kɔːsə/　noun

★ a member of an ethnic group living in South Africa, the language spoken by the Xhosa people in South Africa 

Afrikaans   /,æfrɪ'kɑːns/　noun

★ a language that has developed from Dutch, spoken in South Africa

vibrant   adj)活気のある、振動する

enthrall　　v)魅了する･夢中にさせる

wonder　n)驚異･不思議･奇跡