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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Cape_of_Good_HopeCape of Good Hope - Wikipedia

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   The Cape of Good Hope ( Afrikaans: Kaap die Goeie Hoop [ˌkɑːp di ˌχujə ˈɦuəp]) [a] is a rocky headland on the Atlantic coast of the Cape Peninsula in South Africa . A common misconception is that the Cape of Good Hope is the southern tip of Africa, based on the misbelief that the Cape was the dividing point between the Atlantic and ...

2. www.britannica.com › place › Cape-of-Good-HopeCape of Good Hope | History, Location, Map, & Facts

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   Cape of Good Hope, rocky promontory at the southern end of Cape Peninsula, Western Cape province, South Africa. The first European to sight the cape was Portuguese navigator Bartolomeu Dias in 1488 on his return voyage to Portugal after ascertaining the southern limits of the African continent.

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4. www.earthtrekkers.com › how-to-visit-the-cape-ofHow to Visit the Cape of Good Hope in South Africa

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   Apr 9, 2024 · Learn about the Cape of Good Hope, a popular excursion from Cape Town, South Africa. Find out what to do, how to get there, how much it costs, and what to watch out for baboons and penguins.

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5. www.worldatlas.com › peninsulas › cape-of-good-hopeCape Of Good Hope - WorldAtlas

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   Aug 26, 2021 · Learn about the Cape of Good Hope, a historic and scenic point on the south-western coast of South Africa. Discover its rich biodiversity, cultural significance, and how to visit its national parks and reserves.

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7. www.tripadvisor.ca › Attraction_Review-g1026865-dCape of Good Hope - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (2024)

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   Historic geographical point. Feb 2020. Cape of Good Hope is located at the southwestern end of the Table Mountain National Park. To get here you have to pay a relatively high entrance fee. Of course, this is to keep the park upright. Therefore, one should also plan enough time, as the park offers a lot.

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   • Location: Cape Point Rd

   • According to Tripadvisor travellers, these are the best ways to experience Cape of Good Hope: Cape Point and Boulder's Penguins Full Day Tour (From...
   • Hotels near Cape of Good Hope: (15.74 km) Rocklands Bed and Breakfast (15.67 km) Aqua Terra (15.97 km) Seagetaway Self Catering Accommodation (15.7...
   • Restaurants near Cape of Good Hope: (1.23 km) Two Oceans Restaurant (14.05 km) Black Marlin (11.66 km) The Hatchery (12.15 km) The Scone Shack (2.3...
   • Attractions near Cape of Good Hope: (1.18 km) Lion World Travel (1.18 km) Cape Point Nature Reserve (1.53 km) Cape Point (1.49 km) Flying Dutchman...

8. www.newworldencyclopedia.org › entry › Cape_of_Good_HopeCape of Good Hope - New World Encyclopedia

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   The Cape Peninsula is a generally rocky peninsula that juts out for 75 km (47 mi) into the Atlantic at the southwestern extremity of the continent. At the southern end of the peninsula are the Cape of Good Hope, and about 2.3 kilometers (1.4 mi) to its east is Cape Point. Geologically, the rocks found at the two capes—and indeed over much of ...

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   Is the Cape of Good Hope the southern tip of Africa?

   • A common misconception is that the Cape of Good Hope is the southern tip of Africa, based on the misbelief that the Cape was the dividing point between the Atlantic and Indian oceans. In fact, the southernmost point of Africa is Cape Agulhas about 150 kilometres (90 mi) to the east-southeast.

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   Who was the first European to see the Cape of Good Hope?

   • Cape of Good Hope, rocky promontory at the southern end of Cape Peninsula, Western Cape province, South Africa. The first European to sight the cape was Portuguese navigator Bartolomeu Dias in 1488 on his return voyage to Portugal after ascertaining the southern limits of the African continent.

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   Why is it called Cape of Good Hope?

   • The term "Cape of Good Hope" was also used to indicate the early Cape Colony commissioned by the Dutch East India Company, and established in 1652 by the merchant Jan van Riebeeck as a re-provisioning station in the vicinity of the Cape Peninsula.

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   What animals live in the Cape of Good Hope?

   • Ostriches on the pebble beach of Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve in Cape Peninsula National Park, South Africa. Smaller mammals include rock hyrax, four-striped grass mice, water mongoose, and Cape clawless otters. In addition to these species, the Cape of Good Hope is well known for its presence of Chacma baboons.

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10. africafreak.com › cape-of-good-hopeCape of Good Hope – Definitive Visitor Guide for Independent ...

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    Learn how to plan a day trip to the Cape of Good Hope, a World Heritage Site and one of Africa's most popular destinations. Discover the history, landscapes, wildlife and attractions of the Cape Peninsula, from Table Mountain to Cape Point.