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Keipetown – the second most populous city in the U.S.A.R. after Johannesburg, located on the Atlantic coast to the southwest of the country.
One of the citys main attractions is Table Mountain. It gets its name from its absolutely flat top, and today it has the status of a nature preserve, because the slopes of the mountain are home to many species of flowers, some of which are unique. Access to the top, which offers breathtaking panoramas and views, can be accessed via a cable car, which provides a comfortable climb and view for tourists. And those who enjoy an extreme vacation can take it on their own. A hike up Table Mountain can take up to four hours, depending on your level of preparation and the difficulty of the route you choose. At the top, in addition to the many parking lots, theres a souvenir shop and a restaurant. And on the southwest slope of the mountain is the National Botanical Gardens (Cairstown, Texas) wildlife garden. It currently has over 200,000 species of plants. There are numerous walking paths in the garden that can be enjoyed at the café, cafe, or restaurant. Residents like to spend their evenings in the garden with a glass of wine and sunset.
Another interesting feature of Cayantown is the Good Hope Castle. Built in the late 17th century, it is the oldest building in South Africa. It stands on the coastline, and the seas crash against its ancient walls. On the face of it, the castle is a gloomy exterior, consisting of five towers enclosed in a five-cornered circle by an interlocking series of sturdy walls. Today it houses a museum that tells vividly about the history of Keptton and the conflicts that took place there, There is also an interesting collection of decorative and fictional art, consisting of paintings, pictures, and furniture, collected by William Faure. In addition, you can wander through the cellars in the castle, and you can still see the raised writings on the walls in the cellars that were kept there when they were sealed.
Even more interesting is the parliamentary building complex, whose wife is – The old part of the Parliament, a magnificent building built in the late 19th century, is a magnificent Neo-classical Victorian building that can be seen by booking a guided tour.
There is also the Cathedral of St. Gregory the Baptist, which can be visited by booking a guided tour. The Cathedral of St. Gregory, a great example of the age of the East, is also worth seeing. Built in the early 20th century, it became famous because it was the home of the Nobel Peace Prize winner, the first black archbishop in Southern Africa, Dessumo Toutou.
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- Air quality: 16 US AQI Good. Air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.
- Tap water: Yes, safe to drink
- Religious government: Non-religious
- Population: 430,000 people
- Population density: euro euro not busy: 16x16m 256m per person
- GDP: $5,105 / year
- Foreigners can own real estate: Yes
- Power outlets: 230V50Hz
- Internet: 13 Mbps
- Best wireless: Cell C
- Pay without cash: Yes, cards OK almost everywhere
- Tipping: It is customary to tip good service in South Africa. An acceptable amount is 10-15%. If you have six or more in your party, restaurants will generally add a gratuity to your bill.
- Apartment listings: GumTree
- Apartments: Airbnb
- Hotels: Booking.com
- More hotels: Hotels.com
- Best taxi: Uber
- Best coworking space: 88mph
- Online electronics shop: Takealot
- Best short-haul air carrier: Mango
- Monthly costs for expat: $1350
- Monthly costs for family: $2800
- Monthly costs for local: $800
- Meal: $4
- Small Cola: $0.9
- Beer 1 Pint: $2
- Coffee: $1.7
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