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  Western Cape,Western Cape Accommodation,Hotels in Western Cape,South Africa
Cape Town is considered one of the most beautiful cities in the world as it is surrounded by glorious landscapes with unique vegetation, beautiful mountains and stunning wide beaches, especially on the Cape Peninsula, at False Bay and on the West Coast.
Except for the fynbos vegetation of the Cape, the flora of the central South African high-plateau is dominated by the wide steppe vegetation of the Karoo.
The Swartland begins some 50 kilometres north of Cape Town and consists of the regions between the towns of Malmesbury in the south, Darling in the west, Piketberg in the north and the Riebeek West and Riebeek Kasteel in the east.
cybercapetown.com /WesternCape   (1337 words)

  
  Western Cape Travel Guide - South Africa
The Western Cape is a province of diversities.
Cape Town remain two of the world's most famous landmarks and sought after destinations.
Within the greater Cape Peninsula you'll find Cape Point, the Cape Peninsula National Park, Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, Table Mountain with its mountain splendour, numerous parks and reserves beaches, surfing spots and a host of adventure activities to undertake.
www.places.co.za /html/western_cape.html   (179 words)

  
 The Western Cape
In the southwest lies the Western Cape Province bounded by the Indian and Atlantic oceans.
Cape Town, a city renowned for its vibrancy, is made up of a mixed community of about 4 million people.
Because the Western Cape is a winter rainfall area it was unsuited to the summer crops of Bantu speaking agro-pastoralists and when the Dutch East India Company established a refreshment station at the Cape in the 1600s it was occupied only by the San and Khoi.
www.asu.edu /clas/shesc/projects/cape/The_Western_Cape.htm   (487 words)

  
 Provincial Government of the Western Cape: Overview
The Premier is the executive authority in the Western Cape, mandated by the Constitution to be the head of the Provincial Government.
The Constitution of the Western Cape was adopted in 1998 and is available in the official languages of the province, Afrikaans, English and Xhosa.
The Western Cape Provincial Parliament is responsible for creating laws for the province within its realm of responsibilities as set out in the Constitution of South Africa.
www.capegateway.gov.za /eng/your_gov/3576   (452 words)

  
 Western Cape - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Western Cape is a province in the south west of South Africa.
The capital of the Western Cape Province is the City of Cape Town.
Western Cape Province is bordered on the north by the Northern Cape Province, on the east by the Eastern Cape Province, on the south by the Indian Ocean, and on the west by the Atlantic Ocean.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Western_Cape_Province   (1775 words)

  
 Armoria patriæ - Western Cape
It was the provincial animal of the Cape Province.
The Western Cape Province – one of four new provinces split from the Cape Province – formally came into being on 27 April 1994, when all-race elections were held for the first time in South Africa.
The Western Cape is immensely larger than the original Dutch settlement in Table Bay, which measured only a few hectares, but is less than a quarter the size of the Cape Colony, the political unit which grew from that first settlement.
uk.geocities.com /landswapen/WCape.html   (1828 words)

  
 birding facts Birding Resources by the Fat Birder
Western South Africa, comprising the Western and Northern Cape Provinces, is one of the world`s greatest biodiversity hotspots and is legendary among international and local birders alike for the remarkable variety of birds that are found here and nowhere else.
Cape of Good Hope: An area of mostly coastal fynbos with long stretches of sandy and rocky shorelines and numerous cliff promontories, this reserve is also fabled to be the place where the Atlantic and Indian Oceans meet as well as laying claim to having the most powerful lighthouse in the Southern Hemisphere.
In the Western Cape region in South Africa, the farm is situated 8km from the town Oudtshoorn between the Swartberg and Outeniqua mountains on the bank of the Olifantsriver.
www.fatbirder.com /links_geo/africa/south_africa_western_cape.html   (4811 words)

  
 Flora of the Western Cape
The Western Cape is centered around the city of Capetown and is more or less crescent-shaped, with the flank of its northern horn facing west toward the Atlantic and the flank of its eastern horn facing south toward the Indian Ocean.
The Western Cape Province shares with Southern California the distinction of being among the five regions of the world which harbor what is referred to as Mediterranean vegetation, the others being southwestern Australia, western Chile, and of course, the coastal Mediterranean.
The primary vegetation type of the Western Cape is fynbos, a term derived from Dutch and Afrikaans words meaning "fine bush," which typically grows on fairly nutrient-depleted mostly sandstone-derived acidic soils and is dominated by sclerophyllous, that is, evergreen, hard-leaved, flowering shrubs, many of which are Proteas, Ericas, Cape Reeds (Restios), and geophytes (bulbed plants).
www.calflora.net /southafrica/capeflora.html   (2789 words)

  
 Western Cape
The Western Cape is one of South Africa’s premier tourist attractions, and for good reason.
A stop at Cape Point gives the visitor the opportunity to boast of having been at the most south-westerly point of Africa, where the cold Benguela and the warm Agulhus currents (west and east respectively) meet.
Cape Town (approaching from the west) or Port Elizabeth (from the east).
www.compacttravels.com /Outside-India/SouthAfrica/westerncape.asp   (3101 words)

  
 Investing in the Western Cape - SouthAfrica.info
Economic development in the Western Cape is characterised by a broad sector base, with good growth potential in several major sectors, a range of significant niche sectors and a number of large new investment projects.
Wesgro is the official investment and trade promotion agency for the Western Cape, the first point of contact for foreign importers, local exporters and investors wanting to take advantage of the business potential of Cape Town and the province as a whole.
A variety of vegetables is cultivated in the eastern part of the Western Cape, while the wheat-growing Swartland and Overberg districts are the country's breadbasket.
www.southafrica.info /doing_business/investment/oppurtunities/wcape.htm   (1325 words)

  
 Western Cape, South Africa   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Cape Town is the region’s most popular attraction, a city of great and romantic beauty.
It is set on the Cape Peninsula, the thin finger of land in the south-westernmost corner of Africa that juts dramatically into the Atlantic ocean at Cape Point, probably the most spectacular feature of the entire African coast.
The interior of the Western Cape contains the winelands, the cederberg region, and the garden route (which is so replete with beautifully situated towns that it requires its own region).
www.go2africa.com /south-africa/western-cape   (517 words)

  
 Heritage Western Cape
In January 2003, Heritage Western Cape was established as the provincial heritage resources authority for the province in terms of the National Heritage Resources Act, 25 of 1999.
Treasures the cultural heritage resources of the Western Cape as diverse yet common, reflecting both the achievements and contestations of the past and a vision of a richly endowed future and a home for all the people of this Province.
Officials of the Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport in the Western Cape fulfil the executive and administrative functions associated with the Council of Heritage Western Cape.
www.capegateway.gov.za /eng/your_gov/301/public_entities/1063/72512   (609 words)

  
 Western Cape safaris, lodges and wildlife tours
The Western Cape is among the top ten destinations in the world: breathtaking scenic diversity inlcudes white beaches, stark mountains, rivers, winelands, national parks and beautiful Cape Town.
The Boland is a magnificently mountainous rural and wine-producing area of the Western Cape.
The Western Cape, in the southern most region of Africa, is straddled by the Atlantic Ocean in the West and the Indian Ocean in the East.
www.ecoafrica.com /african/travel/WesternCape.html   (601 words)

  
 Property Western Cape. Western Cape Property houses to rent   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Cape Town is steeped in a rich history and is a cultural melting pot with its diverse and vibrant character being derived from Khoisan and other African tribes from the North, and Indonesian, French, Dutch, British and German settlers.
Cape Town has been voted one of the top international destinations in the world and is filled with natural beauty and a rich variety of stimulating activities.
Cape Town offers you an astonishing variety of museums- from the Bo-Kaap Museum exhibiting the style of life of a Cape Muslim family of the late 19th century to the Old Town House with a outstanding collection of Dutch and Finnish old masters.
www.cyberprop.com /western_cape0.prf   (982 words)

  
 Cape Town and the Western Cape - South Africa
Amongst the most popular travel destinations in South Africa is the western Cape region with Cape Town as its centre.
Cape Town is considered one of the most beautiful cities in the world as it is surrounded by glorious landscapes with unique vegetation, beautiful mountains and stunning wide beaches, especially on the Cape Peninsula, at False Bay and on the West Coast.
The Western Cape Province reaches out to Plettenberg Bay in the east, and consists of the famous and diverse Garden Route.
www.southafrica-travel.net /westcape/area_4.htm   (343 words)

  
 Western Cape travel guide - Wikitravel   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Western Cape is one of the most popular tourist destinations in South Africa and offers a broad range of attractions.
Cape Town's international airport is the countries second largest after Johannesburg.
The Western Cape is easily accessible from the rest of the country by car.
wikitravel.org /en/Western_Cape   (649 words)

  
 Western Cape Accommodation - South Africa Accommodation in Western Cape
Western Cape Accommodation - South Africa Accommodation in Western Cape
The Western Cape is one of South Africa’s premier tourist attractions, and for good reason.
- (Franschhoek Accommodation) - Happy Valley is a small citrus farm situated in the heart of the Cape Winelands.
www.westerncape-africaninvitation.co.za   (796 words)

  
 ZABIRDSTUFF - Western Cape
While species numbers in the Western Cape may not be as high as in the eastern parts of South Africa, the proportion of endemics by far outweighs this deficiency- 60 of southern Africa's 86 endemics and 42 of its 84 near-endemics occur in the region.
Most of them occur on the Cape Peninsula where they are easily found at localities such as the Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens, but others such as the rockjumper and Victorin's Warbler will require a trip to the Hottentot's Holland mountains east of Cape Town.
Thanks to the Benguella upwelling off the Cape's west coast, some of the best seabirding in the world can be had on a day's boat trip out of Cape Town, particularly in winter when flocks of thousands of albatrosses, petrels, and shearwaters gather to feed around trawlers.
www.geocities.com /RainForest/Vines/4074/4westcap.htm   (412 words)

  
 Stellenbosch, Western Cape - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Stellenbosch (IPA: [ˈstɛlənˌbɑ̹ʃ]) is the second oldest European settlement in the Western Cape Province, South Africa after Cape Town, and is situated about 50 kilometers away along the banks of the Eerste River.
The town became known as the City of Oaks or Eikestad in Afrikaans due to the large number of Oak trees that were planted by the founder to grace the streets and homesteads.
Stellenbosch is said to be the heart of Afrikanerdom due to the large number of academics and students who have lived and studied there.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Stellenbosch,_Western_Cape   (715 words)

  
 IOL: Western Cape
Western Cape education MEC Cameron Dugmore says proposals to extend school hours in some schools will be discussed later this month.
Police in the Western Cape have been clamping down on the drug trade and have sent drug dealers scampering to fight for new areas to trade in.
The Cape Town engineering firm working on the N2 near the airport has called an emergency meeting to discuss the safety of its road workers, who are being attacked by armed teenagers from the nearby informal settlements on a regular basis.
www.iol.co.za /index.php?set_id=1&click_id=2934   (1530 words)

  
 Cape Winelands Western Cape Welcome Cape Winelands, Western Cape, South Africa, Tulbagh, Ceres W   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Summertime in the Cape Winelands is a celebration of health and beauty, a time to enjoy the good things in life.
Summer in the Cape Winelands is also synonymous with harvest season and for the freshest locally grown produce and homemade products visit our wonderful farm stalls and packing co-op´s.
As our name suggests, the Cape Winelands is the largest wine producing region in the Western Cape.
tourismcapewinelands.co.za /za/guide/6de,en/objectId,RGN22za/home.html   (344 words)

  
 Western Cape Accommodation / Cape Town Accommodation
Cape Manor Hotel - The Cape Manor Hotel is located in Sea Point – the most cosmopolitan area of the Cape.
This gracious home is the perfect location from which to explore the cape town area, the world famous beaches and the nearby cape winelands.
Melkbosch Guesthouse -The Melkbosch Guesthouse is situated in the village of Melkbosstrand on the West Coast of the beautiful Cape Peninsula in the Rep. of South Africa.
www.roamingafrica.com /single_destinations/africa-western-cape.htm   (4896 words)

  
 Western Cape Accommodation | Business Directory | Places to stay | Western Cape.
Western Cape accommodation and business directory of where to stay and where to find goods and services in the Western Cape, South Africa.
Accommodation in the Western Cape is bound to suit all manner of visitor.
If it is a place to stay in the Western Cape that you are seeking no matter what your budget, the Western Cape Accommodation and Business Directory is the site to search.
www.deadduck.co.za   (192 words)

  
 Accommodation Western Cape. Accommodation Western Cape South Africa
The Western Cape forms the most southerly portion of South Africa and offers varied terrain and landscapes from fynbos and spectacular mountain ranges to ocean vistas and the semi-desert plains of the dusty Karoo.
The Western Cape is an extremely diverse province both in its cultures and landscapes as well as its flora and fauna.
Visitors to the Western Cape can also enjoy a wide variety of good food and good wines at many well-priced restaurants and, for golf enthusiasts a host of award winning golf courses await.
www.roomsforafrica.com /dest/south-africa/western-cape.jsp   (389 words)

  
 western cape map, maps south africa
Map of Western Cape, Western Cape Province South Africa maps featuring the cape Peninsula, Karoo, Garden Route, Overberg, Winlands and the West Coast
The Western Cape is situated on the south western tip of the African continent.
Visitors to the Western Cape can disembark at Cape Town International Airport or at the Port of Cape Town in the shadow of Table Mountain.
www.uyaphi.com /WCmap.htm   (188 words)

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