Western Cape

The Western Cape Province lies on the Indian and Atlantic Oceans, extending in a wide arc round its capital, Cape Town. The population of 3.6 million speak mainly Afrikaans. The majority of the population are so-called "coloreds"; a people of diverse ancestry that didn't fit neatly into apartheid's pigeon-holes.

The Western Cape has a wide range of industries, agriculture and a well-developed tourism infrastructure. Apart from two of South Africa's most dramatic landmarks, Table Mountain and Cape Point, the Western Cape offers rich fertile lands, secluded bays, white-sand beaches and lush green coastal forests. In contrast to this is the area of semi-desert called the Karoo in the province's interior. The Cape is also home to the