Cape Town, usually referred to by locals as 'the mother city' is the largest city in the Western Cape of South Africa. With a population of 3,500,000, this bustling metropolis is also the center for business, a major port, and headquarters for some of the largest corporations in the region. Its beauty and landscape make it one of the most renowned tourist destinations in the world and its diverse population gives it a unique culture. Situated at the base of the majestic Table Mountain, Cape Town is truly the premiere city of the Western Cape of South Africa.

The landscape of Cape Town is staggering. The Table Top mountain, which rises over 3,000 feet above the city bowl, provides a vantage point in which to view both the Atlantic and Indian Oceans, the world famous beaches, the forests, the vineyards and the historic architecture that inhabits the landscape. The weather in the Western Cape of South Africa is mild year round, but does get a bit cool in the winter season, which runs from May to September.

There are many suburbs of Cape Town, each with its own personality. This is the result of the diverse heritage of the Western Cape of South Africa, which includes Indonesian, French, Dutch, British, and German settlers as well as the native Afrikaners who inhabit the region. This makes for an eclectic collection of shops, restaurants, and the largest collection of Cape Dutch style architecture in the world.

There are an endless amount of attractions in Cape Town including whale watching, diamond emporiums, and the beaches of the Western Cape 'Riviera,' but perhaps the most important sites to see are the historical ones. The Western Cape of South Africa is home to news-making places like Robben Island, where Nelson Mandela was held prisoner for his protests of apartheid.

This is important, because apartheid, which was introduced in 1948, had long kept the Western Cape of South Africa from realizing its potential as a world class venue. Since apartheid's decline and the release of Nelson Mandela and other protestors, Cape Town has experienced phenomenal economic growth.

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Its industries, which include tourism, manufacturing, mining, drilling for oil, and the importing and exporting of goods, are thriving. Many major companies are now headquartered in Cape Town and the real estate market is also booming. The economy of the Western Cape of South Africa has definitely come a long way since the unfortunate days of apartheid.

The educational system of the Western Cape of South Africa is also centered in Cape Town. This is thanks to the generous local donations that help fund both the University of Cape Town and Stellenbosch University, which are the leading universities in South Africa.

Cape Town has survived an incredible amount of adversity to become a city that the Western Cape of South Africa can be proud to call its most well-known city. In fact, this extremely diverse city on the Western Cape of South Africa is a model for all world class destinations to take a look at for their own inspiration.