File:Composite satellite image of South Africa in November 2002.jpg

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Description	Afrikaans: Hierdie foto is 'n saamgestelde beeld van Suid-Afrika, geneem in November 2002. English: Composite satellite image of South Africa in November 2002.
Date	November 2002
Source	Cropped from: http://visibleearth.nasa.gov/view_rec.php?id=4265
Author	Jacques Descloitres, MODIS Rapid Response Team,NASA/GSFC

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