Assignment 1 Semester 1 2025
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Due Date: 31 March 2025
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, PART 1: INTRODUCTION OF YOUR CHOSEN AREA
CITY OF CAPE TOWN METROPOLITAN AS A TOURISM DESTINATION
Figure 1: View of Sea Point and Green Point in Cape Town
1. Location of the Area
Cape Town, often referred to as the "Mother City," is located at approximately
33.9249° S latitude and 18.4241° E longitude. It is situated in the Western Cape
Province, South Africa, bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the west. Relative to
other urban centers, Cape Town is about 1,400 kilometers southwest of
Johannesburg. As South Africa’s legislative capital, Cape Town hosts the
National Parliament. It was initially established in 1652 by the Dutch East India
Company as a supply station for ships traveling to the East Indies, strategically
positioned along international maritime routes.
2. Environment of the Area
Cape Town is internationally renowned for its striking natural beauty and diverse
urban landscape. Nestled between the rugged peaks of Table Mountain and the
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