History
How many years was Nelson Mandela President of South Africa?
5 years
Background
Nelson Mandela was President of South Africa for five years, from 1994 to 1999. Before that he spent 27 years in prison. He fought apartheid peacefully. As the first black president he led the country into a new era. He received the Nobel Peace Prize for his work.
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