Cape Town

Overview

Cape Town is South Africa’s second most populated city and the legislative capital of the country. The city is known for its incredible beauty and natural spectacles that have gained worldwide recognition and awards. Cape Town was originally established in 1652 and is South Africa’s oldest city. Its original function was that of a European settlement which supplied ships carrying Dutch passengers on their voyages to India, East Africa and the Far East. As time went on the city continued to expand and become more established as its attractive coastline drew many inhabitants to it’s the city.

Cape Town is known for the vibrancy of both its physical appearance and the culture of its people, as it is one of the most diverse and multicultural cities in the world. Cape Town’s most famous attraction which draws countless visitors and tourists each year is arguably Table Mountain and its surrounding national park. The city is known for its incredible range of flora and unique plants that grown exclusively to their particular environments. Stunning beaches are a prominent feature of this city and activities such as diving, surfing and sea kayaking are popular among locals and visitors alike. Notable attractions of Cape Town include Kirstenbausch Botanical Gardens and Robbin Island where Nelson Mandela was previously imprisoned. Cape Town is known for having inhabited many of the leaders in resistance to the apartheid act that was not abolished until the year 1994.