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1652: THE ARRIVAL OF THE DUTCH
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The area fell out of regular contact with Europeans until 1652, when Jan van Riebeeck and other employees of the Dutch East India Company (Dutch: Vereenigde Oost-Indische Compagnie, or simply VOC) were sent to the Cape to establish a halfway station ... |
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THE ARRIVAL OF EUROPEANS
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The first Europeans to discover the Cape were the Portuguese, with Bartholomeu Dias arriving in 1488 after journeying south along the west coast of Africa. The next recorded European sighting of the Cape was by Vasco da Gama in 1497 while he was sear... |
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HISTORY OF CAPE TOWN
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There is no certainty as to when humans first occupied the area prior to the first visits of Europeans in the 15th century. The earliest known remnants in the region were found at Peers cave in Fish Hoek and date to between 15,000 and 12,000 years ag... |
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OTHER INFORMATION
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ape Town has a long tradition as a port city. The Port of Cape Town, the city's main port, is located in Table Bay directly to the north of the central business district. The port is a hub for ships in the southern Atlantic: it is located along one o... |
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CAPETOWN RESTAURANTS
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Bakoven, Southern Life Building, 10 Riebeeck Street, ? +27 21 419 1937. Coffee shop and light meals.Cafe Eco, 90 Long Street, ? +27 21 422 2299.Cheap, relaxed, environmentally-friendly coffee shop. A favourite with backpackers. edit Table Mount... |
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CAPETOWN FOOD
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Food in Cape Town is generally of high quality. The wines are much celebrated, but the surrounding region is also a major fruit producer, and the Karoo lamb is widely regarded. Seafood caught locally is superlative, but ironically much of it goes int... |
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CAPETOWN TOURS
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There are many hiking trails in and around the city, from short walks to multi day hikes. The Cape of Good Hope Trail, Cape Town, ? +27 (0)21 780-9204. Cape of Good Hope in the Table Mountain National Park, 34 km, 2 Days. R88. edit Hoerikwaggo ... |
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