Cape Town

Cape Town is known for its beaches, sports, mountain walks, day-trips, wine-tasting, sunsets and fine dining. Cape Town is the provincial capital of the Western Cape and the legislative capital of South Africa.

Cape Town is the economic hub of the Western Cape. It also has the primary harbour and airport in the Western Cape. The large government presence in the city, both as the capital of the Western Cape and the seat of the National Parliament, has led to increased revenue and growth in industries that serve the government. Cape Town hosts many conferences, particularly in the Cape Town International Convention Centre, which opened in June 2003.

The city forms part of the City of Cape Town metropolitan municipality which encompasses a large urban area with a population of 2,9 million people.

The city is blessed with famous landmarks such as Table Mountain and Cape Point, and is South Africa’s most popular tourism choice. It has an expertly developed social and economic infrastructure, and offers excellent quality of life.

Event experience

Cape Town has hosted a number of major events, such as:

• Cape Argus Pick 'n Pay Cycle Tour
• Old Mutual Two Oceans Marathon
• 1995 Rugby World Cup
• 1996 African Cup of Nations
• 2003 Cricket World Cup
• annual Sithengi - SA International Film Festival
• numerous international football, cricket, tennis, rugby, hockey and cycling events.

See information on Green Point Stadium.

Contact details

To find out more contact:
City of Cape Town
44 Hertzog Boulevard, 18th Floor, Cape Town, 8000
Tel: +27 21 406-7301
Fax: +27 21 418-6848

www.capetown.gov.za
www.tourismcapetown.co.za

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