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Map highlighting the Western Cape province in the southwestern part of South Africa, shaded in yellow. Major cities and towns such as Cape Town, Stellenbosch, Bellville, Paarl, Worcester, Swellendam, Oudtshoorn, George, Hopefield, and Simon's Town are labeled. Surrounding countries and regions, including Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Eswatini, and Lesotho, are also shown, with the Atlantic and Indian Oceans bordering the area. An inset map shows the location of the Western Cape within Table Mountain rises behind the cityscape and harbor of Cape Town, South Africa, with docks, ships, and waterfront buildings in the foreground. fynbos in the Cape floristic region vineyard Robben Island Map of South Africa showing provincial boundaries, names of all provinces, and locations of national, provincial, and traditional capitals. Major cities such as Cape Town, Pretoria, Johannesburg, Durban, and Bloemfontein are marked, with a small locator map in the corner indicating South Africa's position on the continent.

Western Cape: References & Edit History

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Article History

Type Description Contributor Date
Modified link of Web site: South African History Online - Western Cape Province. Oct 10, 2026
Add new Web site: Stellenbosch University - History of Western Cape. May 03, 2024
Add new Web site: Official Site of Western Cape Government, South Afrcia. Jul 14, 2023
Add new Web site: Official Tourism Website of Cape Town and The Western Cape, South Africa. Nov 02, 2012
Add new Web site: CRW Flags - Western Cape, South Africa. Nov 02, 2012
Add new Web site: Southern Africa Places - Western Cape, South Africa. Nov 02, 2012
Add new Web site: South African History Online - Western Cape Province. Nov 02, 2012
Added province map and photos of a vineyard, cape floristic region, and Robben Island. Nov 06, 2009
Article revised and updated. Jun 18, 2007
Article added to new online database. Jul 20, 1998
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