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 | | NATURAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE WESTERN CAPE The Western Cape is home to incredible natural biodiversity and boasts rich marine and terrestrial environments, which have been shaped by a variety of climatological, geological, oceanographic, hydrological and biophysical characteristics. |
 | | In the Cape Metropolitan Area, the presence of the Cape Peninsula National Park, together with attractions such as penguins, whales and great white sharks, has ensured that the region is a premier tourist destination for both overseas and national visitors. |
 | | In line with the Western Cape Fiscal Policy 2003-2006, the iKapa elihlumayo aims to ‘grow the economy of the Western Cape through stimulation of socio-economic activities to reduce disparities, raise skills levels, increase per capita income and wage employment and broaden the economic base’. |
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