I know it is still an impoverished country but compared to other african countries it seems much more civilized and developed.
But even more than that it seems like it is much more culturally prominent than other african countries. I never hear about Ghana in casual conversation but I feel like I hear about South Africa more regularly. It has had major historical figures, movies have been set there, people want to travel there. It just seems like it is more out there than the rest of Africa.
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This isn’t going to be a popular answer… but I’m guessing that it’s because South Africa has the most white people and you’re from a western country that views the relevance of history in the context of how relatable it is to other white people.
There are African countries that have more ancient history, countries with more resources, countries with more relevant political events, countries with more notable violent conflicts, countries that weren’t colonized, etc. But South Africa is the only country with a sizable white population. But at least from an American perspective, the only education most people receive on Africa is that the pyramids are in Egypt (and even though Egypt is in Africa, it is usually grouped in with the Middle East) and South Africa/Mandela/apartheid. The other 52 countries are a big blank.
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