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Cape Town was originally established as a refreshment station for ships travelling around the tip of Africa.

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It was settled as a supply station for the Dutch ships sailing to East Africa, India and the Far East. The first settlement was in 1652

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How many people are there in cape town in south Africa?

the population of Cape town (south Africa) is around 3,497,100.


What country founded Cape Town?

Holland, it was established by the VOC or Dutch East India Company in 1652


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What province is cape town in?

The Cape of Good Hope Province, Cape Province for short.


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The capacity of Cape Town Stadium at Cape Town in South Africa is 55,000.


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What is the political capital of South Africa?

Cape Town, the Mother City. The Parliament is here. The executive or administrative capital is Pretoria, where the Union Buildings are. Pretoria is regarded by the world at large as the South African capital.


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Cape Town was created in 1839.


What is more touristic cape town or Johansburg?

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Is cape town in Nigeria?

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