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VIVA – Cape Town is the second largest town located in South Africa. The town is famous for its stunning scenery.
This town also a large port on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean. Cape Town is the special legislative capital, Pretoria is the executive capital, and the Bloemfontein as a judicial capital.
One of the interesting facts Cape Town is the most multicultural town because this town is often the main destination for immigrants and expatriates to live in South Africa.
Well, here are some other interesting facts about Cape Town, South Africa:
1. The Oldest Town in South Africa
Cape Town, Afrika Selatan
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Cape Town is the oldest town in South Africa. The town was developed by the Dutch East India Company in the 17th century with the purpose of acting as a supply station to meet the needs of Dutch ships sailing to the Far East and India.
Cape Town grew rapidly and surpassed its original purpose. Not only that, this place became the main cultural and economic center of the Dutch colony in South Africa.
2. Castle of Good Hope
The Castle of Good Hope is a famous Cape Town landmark. This oldest colonial building in South Africa was built between 1666 and 1679. At one time, the star-shaped building had waves crashing at the entrance.
As quoted from firstcarrental.co.za, the structure that was once a fortress, serves as a welcoming port for sailors traveling around the Cape.
Despite popular belief, it was not built by Jan van Riebeeck; a temporary clay and wood fort built during its time in the present-day Golden Acre shopping center.
Recently, the castle exists as a ceremonial base for the Cape regiment of the South African Defense Force.
3. The Second Largest Population in South Africa
Cape Town, Afrika Selatan
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Cape Town is the second largest town in South Africa in terms of population and largest area. Cape Town's population was 3,497,097 in 2007.
Many of the city's activities are related to government activities as it is the legislative capital of South Africa. Cape Town is home to 64% of the population of the Western Cape. Cape Town had a population of 3.78 million people as of April 2018.
4. Botanical Heaven
Kirstenbosch, Cape Town, Afrika Selatan
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As it turned out, Cape Town became the center of biodiversity. Table Mountain hosts more than 2,200 plant species. 19 types of vegetation grow in the area including many that are endemic to the town itself.
Hundreds of endemic species grow in this town. Many of these species are critically endangered and in dire need of protection. Cape Town also includes the Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens which preserve the fybnos and other local flora and fauna.
5. The Only Toboggan Track in Africa
Cool Runnings Toboggan Family Park, Cape Town
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In Cape Town, there is Cool Running Toboggan Family Park. This place is the only toboggan track in Africa. This sled or toboggan does not run-on traditional snow and ice. Instead, they walk the path of stainless steel.
