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Cities in South Africa


Cities in South Africa

  • Pretoria ? The administrative capital of the country
  • Cape Town ? The legislative capital and seat of Parliament. A world-class city named for its proximity to the Cape of Good Hope. Also within a stone's throw of South Africa's winelands. One of the most beautiful cities in the world, nestled between the sea and Table Mountain, it is a popular summer destination by both domestic tourists and those from abroad.
  • Bloemfontein ? Location of the Supreme Court of Appeal, the highest court in non-constitutional matters. The Constitutional Court in Johannesburg became the highest court in constitutional matters in 1994.
  • Durban ? Largest city in KwaZulu-Natal, third largest in South Africa and popular coastal holiday destination for South Africans.
  • Johannesburg ? The economic heart of Africa and the most common entry point into Southern Africa.
  • Polokwane ? Capital of Limpopo (formally known as Pietersburg) and a good jump off point for visits to the northern parts of the Kruger National Park and Zimbabwe.
  • Port Elizabeth ? Coastal city in the Eastern Cape with Addo Elephant National Park located close by.
  • Kimberley -- Capital of the Northern Cape Province. Famous for its diamonds and "Big Hole".
  • Upington ? Located in the arid Northern Cape province, this city is a good base when exploring the Kalahari desert and the many national parks located in the Northern Cape.
  • East London ? Coastal city in the Eastern Cape situated close to the Wild Coast

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