Welcome to Cape Town
Overlooked by the spectacular heights of Table Mountain and surrounded by stunning beaches, lush farmland and superb vineyards, Cape Town has established itself as South Africa’s cultural capital and as one of the most vibrant city destinations in Africa. This is a city where African, European and Asian cultures meet in a multi-ethnic rainbow that is reflected in its music, architecture, visual arts as well as in its quite amazing choice of cuisines. Cape Town is a great party city, with a year-round calendar of festivals, parades and world-class sporting events. it also has a mellow climate that makes it attractive year-round, with plenty of sunshine during the winter months making it particularly attractive to Northern Hemisphere visitors.
Facts
| Population | 3.4 million (2007 census) |
| Currency | Rand, R1 = 100 cents |
| Opening hours | Mon-Fri 9:00-17:00 Sat 9:00-13.00 Malls Daily 9:00-19:00 Banks Mon-Fri 9:00-15:30 Sat 9:00-11:00 |
| Website | www.tourismcapetown.co.za, www.capetown.gov.za, www.CapeTownMagazine.com |
| Newspapers | The Cape Argus, The Independent, City Vision, Cape Business News, Cape Review |
| Emergency numbers | General emergency 107, Police 10111, Ambulance 10177 |
| Tourist information | City Centre Visitor Information Centre Pinnacle Building, corner of Burg Street and Castle Street Tel: + 27 21 487 6800 Email: capetown@tourismcapetown.co.za www.tourismcapetown.co.za |




















