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Our soft-laminated folded map of Cape Town in the 3rd edition shows: Cape Town 1:15 000, Cape Peninsula 1:140 000, Cape Town and Region 1:635 000, Garden Route 1:3 000 000, Robben Island 1:40 000, South Africa administrative & time zones, Public Transport Cape Town. Borch Maps are easy to fold, durable and water-repellent with a wipeable surface. Borch Maps show hotels, museums, monuments, markets, public transport, top sights and points of interest, useful statistics, conversion charts for temperatures, weights and measurements, climate charts showing temperatures, sunshine hours, precipitation and humidity, overview maps, timezones, and much more...áCape Town, the legislative capital and third most populous city in South Africa, is also known as one of the world's most beautiful. Covering almost 2,500 square kilometers, Cape Town has a relatively low population density, an agreeable Mediterranean climate, and a flourishing economy with a well-developed infrastructure. First inhabited 12,000 years ago, then colonized by Europeans in the 15th century, Cape Town underwent centuries of successive occupation before becoming today's democratic capital. Because of Cape Town's splendid natural surroundings and outdoor lifestyle, day trips to the countless natural sights can be enjoyed by everyone, and visitors can participate in many activities - from surfing or whale and dolphin-watching to visiting the national parks, hiking (or taking a cable-car) up Table Mountain or embarking on a wine-tasting trip into the Cape Winelands. You'll find the nightlife and restaurants are among the best in South Africa, and the city offers excellent shopping venues, beautiful architecture, and friendly locals.