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Experience a Journey Through South Africa Part 3

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2225694720100876209wbHMho_phArt and Culture in Cape Town

From Malaysian slaves, Dutch, English and French explorers to indigenous Khoisan people, the origins of Cape Town’s three million inhabitants are extremely diverse. Since Cape Town’s establishment as a halfway stopping point on the ‘Spice Route’ to India in the 1600’s, the centuries that followed saw an influx of explorers, settlers and colonists arriving in the ‘fairest Cape’ to live among the indigenous tribes already there.

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October 29th, 2009 at 4:39 pm

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Experience a Journey Through South Africa Part 2

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maasai jumpingSouth Africa’s rich history dates back to some of the earliest human settlements in the world. Over 300 museums reflect this heritage in a range of places – from 18th century homes to mountain caves, from rural cultural villages to state-of-the-art urban facilities.

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