Cape Town
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Cape Town
Country: South Africa
Cape Town by the Numbers:
Population: 2,980,000
Average Winter Temperature: 11 to 16 degrees C
Average Summer Temperature: 18 to 20 degrees C
Quick Facts :
Electricity: 220/230 volts
Time Zone: GMT +2
Country Dialing Code: 27
Area Code: 21
Did You Know?
Cape Town was established in 1652 as a supply outpost for the Dutch East India Company. Since this time, the city has had an extended history of imperial occupation culminating the apartheid state that lasted from 1910 to 1994. Although one of the safest destinations in South Africa, visitors are advised to exercise caution when traveling.
Orientation:
Cape Town is located on the southwestern tip of South Africa. The Cape of Good Hope is located 70 km/45 miles south of the city.