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Cape Town
Cape Town, also known as the Mother City, is the legislative capital city of the Republic of South Africa. It is a coastal city famous for its surrounding vineyards and the diverse culture of its inhabitants. This category is suitable for all questions related to the city of Cape Town and the Cape Town municipality.
707 Questions
Can you buy cannabis seeds in south Africa?
Wikipedia states "Possession of small quantities usually overlooked or given a warning."
Where in Cape Town is there a factory shop to buy chocolates?
62 Huguenot Road (Main Road), Franschhoek
Is cape town a south African cape?
A cape it is generally defined as a land mass that juts out into the sea. In this respect Cape Town is not actually a cape. The Cape from which the city got its name is, in fact the Cape of Good Hope, also referred to as Cape point , which lies south of the city of Cape Town.
What is the Cape Peninsula other than a land mass that juts into the sea!!? Off course it is a Cape, and a beautiful one at that! The first Portuguese seafarers all called it a Cape - "Cabo das Tormentas" which means "Cape of storms".
Bartholomeus Dias gave it that name in 1488. Little did he know then how fitting that name would prove to be. Several years later on his next trip to the far east, he called at South America. From there he aimed at passing the Cape of Good Hope to India.
A terrific storm sunk the entire little fleet, and Dias disappeared under the waves south of his Cape of Storms.
What mountain ranges are there in Cape Town?
The Cape Fold Belt and the Cederberg Mountains. The Table Mountain is made up of the Peninsula Formation of the Table Mountain Group. For more details, please see the site listed below.
What foods is cape town famous for?
Cape Town is a cosmopolitan city with a multicultural population, so it is very difficult to state specifically what people eat. If the question relates to traditional foods, many of the traditional dishes of Cape Town have their origin in the far east because the original Dutch settlers brought slaves from what is today Indonesia and Malaysia. It was from these people that South Africans inherited a taste for spicy foods. Because of its position at the congruence of the Indian and Atlantic oceans, fish is plentiful and a local fish which is a member of the barracuda family is the staple diet of many of the people.
Where was first pick n pay store?
There are numerous stores throughout the country. Far too many to list here. However, if you Google 'Pick n Pay Store Locator' you'll find a comprehensive list of all their stores. Hope this helps.
What is the elevation of cape town south Africa?
Cape Town is actually on the coast, although some areas of this spread-out city are actually built in the mountains of the city.
The altitude of the city ranges from sea level, to about 50 meters above sea level. Cape Town lays at the foot of Table Mountain which has an altitude of just over 1000m.
Who is responsible for issuing of notes and coins in South Africa?
The South African Rand (ZAR) is divided into the following denominations:
Notes:
R10
R20
R50
R100
R200
Coins:
1c (still in circulation)
2c (still in circulation)
5c
10c
20c
50c
R1
R2
R5
What are the human activities of south Africa?
they dpend on the amazon rainforest, adapt to the climete and droughts, and the modify the land with their agricultural practices that include fires.
If it is 6am BST what time is it in Cape Town?
Bangladesh Standard Time
UTC +7:00
Therefore:
6am BST corresponds to 1am SAST (Cape Town).
Burma Standard Time
UTC +6:30
Therefore
6am BST corresponds to 1:30am SAST (Cape Town).
Are there hurricanes in cape town?
NO!!!
It is on the wrong side of the African Continent.
Cape Town has a Mediterranean Type climate, of hot dry summers and cool moist winters.
Hurricanes occur off the east coast of continents at approximately 30 degrees N & S of the Equator. With respect to South Africa, the nearest location for hurricanes is the Mozambique Channel.
What is the branch code for Standard Bank Tyger Manor in Cape Town South Africa?
05041041 is the branch code for the Tyger Manor branch of Standard Bank in Cape Town.
but since credit transfers usually require only 6 digits, the branch is more correctly expressed as: 050410
What were the Dutch settlers of Cape Town called?
Originally they were employees of the Dutch East India company but when they left the employ of the company they were called Vryburgers, literally Free citizens.
Where are Grape farms in South Africa?
Grapes do grow in South Africa. Wine has a history as early as the 1650's and a vineyard near Cape Town was thought to be one of the greatest in the world' During recent times the Western Cape has dominated wine production
Why was a town established in cape town?
The first European settlers in South Africa (and in Cape Town) arrived in 1652 and were representatives of the Dutch East India company whose task it was to set up a victualling station for the ships of the company to take on fresh supplies on the long journey round the Cape of Good Hope to the spice and silk Routes of the East. From this Dutch garrison eventually arose town; then a city that became known as Cape Town.
How much does the bus cost from cape town to pretoria?
how much does a bus ticket cost from johannesburg to east london
How many hrs is UK behind Cape Town?
The city of Cape Town falls in the UTC +1 time zone. However the Republic of South Africa uses a standard time around the country (SAST). SAST is UTC +2, based on the time zone at Durban and Pietermaritzburg. Thus Cape Town uses the UTC +2 time zone, resulting in late sunrise and sunset times. This also means that at 12:00 in Cape Town, the sun is not directly above at its highest point, but rather 30¤ passed. The sunset time in summer in Cape Town is at 20:00 due to the use of UTC +2. *UTC is the term used now which has replaced GMT.
How long does it take to fly from Cape Town to Jhb?
This obviously depends on the route. I have made the trip at least 10 times via Heathrow. For that trip plan 8 hours flying time to Heathrow, an extended wait (10 to 12 hours) then a flight of 11 more hours to Cape Town. Total travel time is generally 35 hours. 2 hour pre flight arrival at the airport in Vancouver, 8 hour flying time, 12 hour layover in London, 12 hour flight to Cape Town and 1 hour to collect bags and clear customs and immigration in Cape Town. Other possibilities for routing include Vancouver/Frankfurt/Cape Town; Vancouver/Amsterdam Cape Town and Vancouver/Seattle/Atlanta/Cape Town. Enjoy the fight, it is a monster and a nightmare with kids but Cape Town is worth the effort!
How much does the average teacher earn in South Africa?
Any teacher, now more frequently refer to as educators, with a matric plus four year diploma and approximately 7 years teaching experience , REQ13 earns about R179 000 per annum, that is roughly R14 000 pm.
Entry level salaries vary between R6000 and R10 000 pm depending on Required Educational Qualification( REQ)M+2 , M+3, M+4...
How many people are there in cape town in south Africa?
the population of Cape town (south Africa) is around 3,497,100.
On the shores of which ocean is the city of Cape Town situated?
the Atlantic, but it does merge with Indian ocean of the cape of aghulus which is about 200 km east of cape town
What are some typical food dishes in Cape Town?
Here are some traditional dishes that are eaten in Cape Town:
- Babotie - a spicy version of shepherd's pie, which is a minced-meat pie with a mashed-potato crust
- Samosa - a deep-fried small triangular pastry, which is filled with spicy meat, chicken or vegetables
- Boerewors - sausage that is usually prepared on a "braai," which is the South African version of a barbecue
- Melktert - milk tart
- Snoek - a type of local fish
- Biltong - air-dried meat strips
- Curry and rice
- Bredie - a Cape Malay meat-based stew
