1652
The Cape Colony (South Africa), was established under the Dutch in 1652 and was taken over during the British occupation of the Cape.
cape town was colonized in 1652 by the english and the dutch
the dutch cape colony in South Africa
Great Britain took over the Cape of Good hope in 1795
The town was originally a provisioning settlement of the Dutch and was established in 1652.
The Cape Colony in South Africa was first ruled by the Dutch. It was ruled by the Dutch Republic from 1652 to 1795 at which point the British took over.
Cape Town is actually situated near a cape, known as the Cape of Good Hope, which is located at the southern tip of the Cape Peninsula. The Cape of Good Hope was historically significant as a navigational landmark for sailors traveling between the Atlantic and Indian Oceans. Cape Town itself was originally established as a supply station by the Dutch East India Company in the 17th century. The city grew around the Cape Peninsula and was named "Kaapstad" by the Dutch settlers, which translates to "Cape Town" in English. The name refers to its location near the Cape of Good Hope and the fact that it served as a town near the cape. So while Cape Town is not specifically located on the Cape of Good Hope itself, its name reflects its historical connection and proximity to this significant geographical landmark at the tip of the Cape Peninsula.
Cape Town was first developed by the Dutch East India Company in 1652. The Africaans name was Kaapstad. Britain captured Cape Town in 1795. The centre of town is located at the northern end of the Cape Peninsula, hence the derevation of the name.
They were known as, 'Boers'.
They built houses, hospital and grew crops
Cape Horn was named by the first European to sail around it, a Dutch man, and he named it after his home town of Hoorn.