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Cape Town


Capetown, South Africa
Cape Town (Afrikaans: Kaapstad; Xhosa: iKapa) is the third most populous city South Africa, capital of the province of the Western Cape, and the country's Legislative Capital - including being home to the National Parliament. As of 2001, the city had an estimated population of 2,893,251.

Cape Town is located on the coast, at the northern end of the Cape Peninsula. There are over 70 peaks over 1,000 feet (305 meters) tall within the city limits, but most dramatically, the city is overlooked by Table Mountain, which is a flat-topped mountain (approximately 2 miles (3 kilometers) from side to side, and surrounded by steep cliffs) rising to 3,563 feet (1,086 meters). Because the plateau is often topped with a thin layer of cloud, it is locals often affectionately call it "the tablecloth". To the West and East of the plateau, two other dramatic features stand out - Lion's Head and Devil's Peak. Visitors to Table Mountain can ascend it on a cable car system (the Table Mountain Cableway) or by one of several hiking trails - and are rewarded by some truly spectacular views from the summit. There are also facilities for rock climbing, and for caving - unusually for a sandstone feature, Table Mountain contains some large cave systems.

There are many other places to see in Cape Town, including several excellent beaches, many cultural and nightlife activities, and the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, which is a premier shopping venue as well as being home to the impressive Two Oceans Aquarium. You can also take a ferry from the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront to one of the nearby seal colonies, or to Robben Island (Afrikaans: Robben Eiland) where Nelson Mandela and many other anti-apartheid activists were imprisoned for many years.

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Lonely Planet Cape Town & the Garden Route (Travel Guide)

By Mary Fitzpatrick & Michael Grosberg

Lonely Planet
Released: December 24th, 2024
Paperback (264 pages)

Lonely Planet Cape Town & the Garden Route (Travel Guide)
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Lonely Planet Cape Town & the Garden Route (Travel Guide)
  • Manufacturer: Lonely Planet
  • ISBN: 1787016722
  • EAN: 9781787016729
  • PartNumber: 9781787016729
Details:
  • Paperback
  • Edition: 10
  • Number of Pages: 264
  • Authors: Mary Fitzpatrick, Neema Githere, Michael Grosberg, Mwende Mutuli Musau
  • Publication Date: December 24th, 2024
  • Release Date: December 24th, 2024
Physical Description:
  • Size: 7.8 inches by 5.35 inches by 0.625 inches
  • Weight: 0.6503636729 pounds
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Lonely Planet Cape Town & the Garden Route (Travel Guide)

By Simon Richmond & Jean-Bernard Carillet

Lonely Planet
Released: October 16th, 2018
Paperback (304 pages)

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Lonely Planet Cape Town & the Garden Route (Travel Guide)
  • Manufacturer: Lonely Planet
  • Brand: Lonely Planet
  • ISBNs: 1786571676, 9781786571670
  • EAN: 9781786571670
  • PartNumber: 51312870
Details:
  • Paperback
  • Format: Folded Map
  • Edition: 9
  • Number of Pages: 304
  • Authors: Simon Richmond, James Bainbridge, Jean-Bernard Carillet, Lucy Corne
  • Publication Date: October 16th, 2018
  • Release Date: October 16th, 2018
Physical Description:
  • Size: 7.7 inches by 5.05 inches by 0.625 inches
  • Weight: 2.314853751 pounds
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CAPE TOWN TRAVEL GUIDE 2025: Experience Cape Town Like Never Before including Insider Tips, Iconic Landmarks, and Must-See Attractions and Much More

By Rose Bryson

Independently published
Released: January 1st, 2025
Paperback (128 pages)

CAPE TOWN TRAVEL GUIDE 2025: Experience Cape Town Like Never Before including Insider Tips, Iconic Landmarks, and Must-See Attractions and Much More
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CAPE TOWN TRAVEL GUIDE 2025: Experience Cape Town Like Never Before including Insider Tips, Iconic Landmarks, and Must-See Attractions and Much More
  • Manufacturer: Independently published
  • EAN: 9798305523751
Details:
  • Paperback
  • Format: Large Print
  • Number of Pages: 128
  • Author: Rose Bryson
  • Publication Date: January 1st, 2025
  • Release Date: January 1st, 2025
Physical Description:
  • Size: 9.0 inches by 6.0 inches by 0.29 inches
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Cape Town and Peninsula Map [South Africa] (National Geographic Adventure Map, 3200)

By National Geographic Maps - Adventure

National Geographic
Released: January 1st, 2019
Yellow and Blue Map (2 pages)

Cape Town and Peninsula Map [South Africa] (National Geographic Adventure Map, 3200)
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Cape Town and Peninsula Map [South Africa] (National Geographic Adventure Map, 3200)
  • Manufacturer: Natl Geographic Society Maps
  • Brand: National Geographic
  • ISBN: 1566951658
  • UPCs: 749717000704, 749717032002, 749717232006
  • EANs: 0749717232006, 0749717032002, 9781566951654
  • PartNumber: AD00003200
Details:
  • Product Category: Map
  • Format: Folded Map
  • Edition: 2019
  • Number of Pages: 2
  • Author: National Geographic Maps - Adventure
  • Publication Date: January 1st, 2019
  • Release Date: January 1st, 2019
Physical Description:
  • Size: 4.0 inches by 9.0 inches by 0.25 inches
  • Weight: 0.20062065842 Pounds
  • Color: Yellow and Blue
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Insight Guides Pocket Cape Town (Travel Guide with Free eBook) (Insight Pocket Guides)

By Insight Guides

Insight Guides
Released: September 3rd, 2019
Paperback (144 pages)

Insight Guides Pocket Cape Town (Travel Guide with Free eBook) (Insight Pocket Guides)
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Insight Guides Pocket Cape Town (Travel Guide with Free eBook) (Insight Pocket Guides)
  • Manufacturer: Insight Guides
  • Brand: Insight Guides
  • ISBN: 1789191041
  • EAN: 9781789191042
  • PartNumber: 9781789191042
Details:
  • Paperback
  • Edition: 1
  • Number of Pages: 144
  • Author: Insight Guides
  • Publication Date: September 3rd, 2019
  • Release Date: September 3rd, 2019
Physical Description:
  • Size: 4.13385 inches by 5.62991 inches by 0.43307 inches
  • Weight: 2.314853751 Pounds
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