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The number of tourists visiting South Africa surpassed the nine million mark in 2012.
Releasing the figures in Cape Town on Thursday, president Jacob Zuma said more than 9.1 million tourists visited South Africa in 2012, up 10% from 8.3% in 2011.
He asys this phenomenal tourism growth is evidence that South Africa is successfully setting itself apart in a competitive marketplace.
Zuma says South Africa's reputation as a friendly, welcoming, inspiring, and unique tourism destination continues to grow.
Growth from the overseas market increased by 15%.
Europe remained South Africa's biggest source market, growing by 9.5%.
