On average, each South African makes 1.3 visits to the cinema each year. For the United Kingdom, the figure is 3.0. (France, New Zealand and Australia and all have higher figures). (Pocket World in Figures, 2008 Edition, The Economist)

This week’s theme: South Africa vs. England

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