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WESTERN CAPE.

The Western Cape forms the most southerly portion of South Africa and has an extensive coastline bordered by both the Atlantic and Indian Oceans.
The terrain is varied, from spectacular mountain ranges in the Southern Cape to the semi~ desert plains of the Karoo.

It is an extraordinarily diverse province with a well laid out network of roads.
Clothing and textiles , printing and publishing, viticulture, sheep and wheat farming and fishing underpinthe economy,which has experienced good growth since 1994.

The area is a major attraction for tourists: more than 60% of the overseas visitors to South Africa include the Western Cape to their itinerary.

The region has a Mediterranean climate with dry summers and cool winters.

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The summer months from November to April are considered the best time to visit the area, when the days are pleasantly warm and rain is infrequent.

The Dutch settlement of Kaapstad (Cape Town) was established under the leadership of Jan van Riebeek in 1652.

It's purpose was to supply fresh produce and meat to the fleets passing by, and it became known as the Tavern of the Seas.
Cape Town ,with Table Mountain as a backdrop, is regarded as one of the most beautiful cities in the world.

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    whitecliff62 Jun 10, 2005 at 12:29 PM Report Abuse

    Lovely daisy's Peter, reminds me of summer

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    deecat Feb 16, 2005 at 12:26 PM Report Abuse

    Peter, this is marvelous...Rock art, fields of flowers, rainbows, mountains, incredible landscapes and a gorgeous river, animals, but my favorite is the Meerkat! Bravo!

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