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1 day ago · Cape Town, city and seaport, legislative capital of South Africa and capital of Western Cape province. The city lies at the northern end of the Cape Peninsula. Because it was the site of the first European settlement in South Africa, Cape Town is known as the country’s ‘mother city.’
- History
Cape Town - Colonialism, Apartheid, Segregation: The first...
- Lion's Head
In Cape Town: The city site …by the ridges known as Lion’s...
- Devil's Peak
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- Western Cape
There are universities at Cape Town, Stellenbosch, and...
- False Bay
False Bay, bay on the south side of Cape Peninsula, South...
- Table Mountain
Table Mountain, flat-topped mountain in southwestern South...
- Bantry Bay
Bantry Bay, long inlet of the Atlantic Ocean, southwestern...
- Benguela Current
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3 days ago · Cape Town - Colonialism, Apartheid, Segregation: The first European to anchor at Table Bay and climb Table Mountain was the Portuguese navigator António de Saldanha. He encountered a few hundred indigenous inhabitants, a Khoe people whose economy was based on herding, hunting, and gathering.
1 day ago · Orania ( Afrikaans pronunciation: [ʊəˈrɑːnia]) is an Afrikaner nationalist [3] [4] town in South Africa, founded by Afrikaners. [5] It is located along the Orange River in the Karoo region of the Northern Cape province. [6]
1 day ago · Africa is the world's second-largest and second-most populous continent after Asia. At about 30.3 million km 2 (11.7 million square miles) including adjacent islands, it covers 20% of Earth 's land area and 6% of its total surface area. [7] . With 1.4 billion people [1] [2] as of 2021, it accounts for about 18% of the world's human population.
2 days ago · Although the soil and climate in Cape Town were suitable for farming, willing immigrants remained in short supply, including a number of orphans, refugees, and foreigners. From 1688 onward, the Cape attracted some French Huguenots, most of them refugees from the protracted conflict between Protestants and Catholics in France.
4 days ago · Relax on the Beaches. Cape Town is home to some stunning beaches. Camps Bay and Clifton Beaches are perfect for sunbathing and swimming, with pristine sands and crystal-clear waters. Muizenberg Beach, with its colorful beach huts, is popular for surfing and family outings. Visit the Cape of Good Hope.
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3 days ago · The City of Cape Town has secured a further R3.5-billion in financing towards its plans to spend a record amount on infrastructure investment over the three years to 2027. Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis ...
