Cape Town, beacon of humanity

CAPE Town is a city like no other. Its business district, specialty shops, hotels, restaurants and renowned attractions fall within the immediate downtown setting of the Cape Town International Convention Centre. Its natural assets, from the Table Mountain to its pristine beaches and diverse cultural offerings, give the city a distinctive feel. This is enhanced by its place in both ancient and recent history, and its proud traditions of business, trade, scholarship and pioneering medicine.Renowned for its achievements in the field of science and medicine, the city is a hub of academic and research excellence. It is home of three of South Africas top universities, namely the University of Cape Town, Stellenbosch University and the University of the Westhern Cape, and a host of other tertiary institutions and research institutes.The city is the seat of South Africas parliament as well as the Westhern Cape Provincial Government. Its many historic sites, and its pivotal role in securing the countrys peaceful political transformationl, have ensured its stature as an international beacon of humanity and idealism.Cape Town is an accessible and convenient destination for international travellers. It is in the same time zone as Europe, and is merely a direct overnight flight from European and American cities. Its modern airport, Cape Town International Airport, is only 20-minute drive from the city centre. The airpot is served by 19 international airlines, and several domestic airlines link Cape Town to other major South African cities, including Johannesburg and Durban.
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