Location: Located on the shore of Table Bay, Cape Town sits on the Cape Peninsula in South Africa
Currency: Rand (R1=100 cents)
Time: GMT +2 hours
International dialing code: +27
Language: There are 11 official languages, including English. Most South Africans are multi-lingual and English is fairly widely spoken, notably in urban centres
Religion: Christian majority
Visas: For the majority of foreign nationals who travel to South Africa for a holiday, entry is straightforward and hassle-free. All visitors to South Africa must be in possession of a valid passport, but for many countries, visas are not required up to a maximum number of days.
Airports: Cape Town International Airport is the second largest airport in South Africa.
Airlines: Carriers to Cape Town include South African Airways and British Airways.
Flight time: Approximately 11 hours.

For more information call South African Tourism on 0870-155 0044 or see www.southafrica.net For regional information see the Western Cape and Cape Town tourism's Website at  www.tourismcapetown.co.za and the Eastern Cape Tourism site at www.ectourism.co.za