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Cape Verde

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Cape Metro & Cape Town|

The Western Cape Government works in co-operation with national government to create laws for and provide services to the people of the Western Cape.|

Simple cape cardigan of Future Classics is a cotton cashmere knit with a buttoning down at center front and at side seams. Under arms the sleeves have an opening, so you can also use this cardigan as a cape. This style features ribbed cuffs at hem, sleeve|

South Africa and the Cape Verde Islands were knocked out of the African Nations Cup by Mali and Ghana in the quarterfinals.|

If you choose to stay at a city center hotel in Cape Town, you will have to forgo the stunning mountain or sea views that attract scores of vacationers to this beautiful city. However the benefit of staying at a city center hotel in Cape Town is that you have easy access to the city’s nightlife and dining options though you have to put up with other inconveniences like congested traffic and parking problems; especially if you choose to rent a car on your Cape Town vacation.|

This should be your first and last contact if you are planning a trip to Cape Town. Selwyn will give you more information than you can absorb and make sure you get the most from your visit to his city. We had a remarkable week with Selwyn. He picked us up in George and we stayed at a cottage he...|

Island country, east-central Atlantic Ocean. Lying 385 mi (620 km) off the western coast of Senegal, it consists of 10 islands and 5 islets. Area: 1,557 sq mi (4,033 sq km). Population (2008 est.): 500,000. Capital: . More than two-thirds of its population are of mixed African and European origin (known as or Crioulo); the remainder are African and European. Languages: Portuguese (official), Crioulo (a Portuguese creole). Religions: Christianity (predominantly Roman Catholic); also Islam. Currency: Cape Verde escudo. The mountainous western islands are craggy and furrowed by erosion; the flatter islands of the east are largely plains and lowlands. The archipelago is volcanic in origin. Fogo Island has an active volcano; it is also the location of the highest peak, which rises 9,281 ft (2,829 m). The largest islands are Santo Antão, Boa Vista, and São Tiago. Cape Verde has a largely service-based economy, and tourism has been promoted. It is a republic with one legislative house; its chief of state is the president and its head of government the prime minister.|

The waters of Cape Cod are a resting places for many vessels that have crashed, wrecked or sunk off the shores.|

For the international Tourist, shopping in Cape Town is relatively inexpensive due to the favourable exchange rate and comparatively low production costs. For the Tourist, jewellery is particularly inexpensive and as many of South Africa's most talented goldsmiths and jewellery designers live in Cape Town, shopping for their sought after creations will delight those looking for serious bling. Textiles are well priced, in particular leather goods, sports and outdoor wear. The same applies to art works, antiques, books and wine. Most Cape Town shops will accept your international credit card and traveller�s cheques and nearly all major Cape Town shopping centres have foreign exchange bureaux. You can draw money with your international bank and credit cards from almost any ATM (Automated Banking Machines) which are plentiful in Cape Town. Also see suggestions in our "" Guide under: . . .|

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