Cape town

Cape Town - The Mother City of South Africa

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Cape Town - General Information

Quick Facts

	Currency:	Rand (ZAR).
	Language:	IsiZulu , IsiXhosa , Afrikaans, Sepedi, English.
	Area:	2,454.72 Km².
	Climate:	Mediterranean climate with well-defined seasons.


Summer:	Max - 80.6°F (27°C) \| Min - 59°F(15°C)
Winter:	Max - 64.4°F (18°C) \| Min - 44.6°F(7°C)

Also known as:	Kaapstad, iKapa, Legislative capital of South Africa, Mother city of South Africa.
Famous for:	Harbors, Table Mountain and Cape Point.
Geographical Location:	located in Western Cape Province in South Africa.
Latitude, Longitude & Altitude:	33°55'S 18°25'E and 6 meters above sea level.
Best time to visit:	May to July.
Neighbouring Cities:	Port Elizabeth, East London, Bloemfontein, Vereeniging, Pietermaritzburg.
Means of Local Transport:	Bus, taxis, minibus and Trains.

Overview
Cape Town is the capital of the Western Cape province. The city is the second most populated city of South Africa. The city houses many important government offices and the building of national parliament. The city is also known as 'Legislative Capital of South Africa'. The city is flocked with visitors from all over the world. Cape Town is a a unique combination of amazing climate, beautiful landscapes and a very well developed infrastructure. This makes Cape Town one of the most visited tourist destination of the world.

The city of Cape Town is known for its beautiful beaches. Each beach in Cape Town is unique in its own way. One can experience the warm water beaches and the cold water beaches in the same season. The city of Cape Town is also blessed with various heritage sites. The city has some of the world's magnificent architecture. Cape Town is also the center for Media and publications in South Africa. The city has several media offices and broadcast houses. Cape Town hosts several trade shows, trade fairs, expos, exhibitions, cultural events and conventions throughout the year. The event calender of Cape Town list about 400 major events and numerous other cultural festivals and carnivals.

The city will be hosting some of the important matches of the 2010 FIFA world cup. The city offers nearly 500 venues for conventions, exhibitions and other events. Cape Town was awarded with the 'Best tourist destination in Africa' award in year 2008. The city was also selected as the best city in Africa in 2004.

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