CAPE TOWN

WESTERN CAPE, SOUTH AFRICA

Cape Town, the provincial capital of the Western Cape, is the third most populous city in South Africa (2 900 000 inhabitants), as well as the legislative capital of South Africa, where the National Parliament is located. It was founded from the Dutch in 1652 and is considered for its position one of the most beautiful cities of the world, the city in fact is located in a spectacular natural scenic landscape, along the sea around the famous Table Mountain and at the beginnig of the peninsula of the Cape of Good Hope. Tourism represents one of the pulling ahead fields of the economy of the city, together to the manifacturing field.

2010 FIFA WORLD CUP: Cape Town, is among the 9 South African cities that between 11 June and 11 July 2010 will host the World Cup soccer championships.

STADIUM: Green Point Stadium: new stadium, situated between the mountain and the ocean, seating capacity of 70 000.

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RECOMMENDED HOTELS IN CAPE TOWN:

Fountains Hotel

St. Georges Mall, 8100 Cape Town

An excellent four star located in downtown Cape Town a short distance from the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront. The hotel has a sauna, heated pool and gym.

Quayside Apartments

Chiappini Street, 8001 Cape Town

For a more indipendent stay in Cape Town, these apartments are an excellent solution, they are at short distance from the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, and not far from downtown Cape Town. The property also has an indoor pool, gym and private parking.

Holiday Inn Express Cape Town City Centre

101 St George's Mall, Corner of Church Street & St George's, Cape Town

A brand new Hotel situated in an excellent position in central Cape Town, a short distance from the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront.

CLIMATE: Cape Town has a pleasant Mediterranean climate with well defined seasons. The rains are concentrated in winter months between May and August, the average annual rainfall is just over 500 mm. The winters are mild, the average minimum winter temperatures vary between 7°C and 9°C, while the average maximum winter varies between 18°C and 19°C. Summers are hot with maximum temperatures ranging between 25°C and 27°C, the minimum average summer temperatures ranging between 15°C and 16°C.

CAPE TOWN	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec	Year
Maximum Average Temperatures (°C)	26	27	25	23	20	18	18	18	19	21	24	25	22
Minimum Average Temperatures (°C)	16	16	14	12	9	8	7	8	9	11	13	15	11
Average Rainfall (mm)	15	17	20	41	69	93	82	77	40	30	14	17	515
Numbers of Rainy Days (>= 1 mm)	6	5	5	8	11	13	12	14	10	9	5	6	103

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