Visit the major attractions of the multi-faceted Cape Town city, including the Cape of Good Hope
Explore the popular attractions of Cape Town, South Africa, and the surrounding area, including the Cape of Good Hope.
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Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc.Learn about the geography, agriculture, and commerce of the Netherlands.
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Contunico © ZDF Studios GmbH, MainzThe rise of waters in the Iguaçu River turns into dramatic waterfalls.
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Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc.Media Editor: Lee Goldstein
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Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc.Learn about Robben Island, home to the South African maximum security prison in which Nelson Mandela was incarcerated in the latter half of the 20th century.
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Contunico © ZDF Studios GmbH, Mainz; Thumbnail © Patrick Allen/Dreamstime.comOverview of the vuvuzela, a horn that is popular with South African football (soccer) fans and was ever-present at the 2010 World Cup.
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Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc.An introduction to South Africa, with a focus on its geography and history.
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Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc.The Niger River in the western region of Africa is used for irrigation, power production, and transportation.
News •
The saga that never goes away: wounds of Australian cricket reopened as ball tampering resurfaces
• Nov. 11, 2026, 12:08 AM ET (The Guardian)
South Africa’s most successful Olympian, swimmer Tatjana Smith, switches to the Netherlands
• Nov. 10, 2026, 3:45 PM ET (The Baltimore Sun)
Princess Diana’s Cape Town retreat up for sale – exactly as she left it
• Nov. 9, 2026, 10:22 AM ET (The Telegraph)
South Africa’s remarkable victory over Australia proves they are truly the best in the world
• Oct. 31, 2026, 11:00 AM ET (New York Times)
Indonesia’s imprint on Cape Town history comes to light
• Oct. 27, 2026, 8:34 PM ET (Jakarta Post)
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