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The currency used in Cape Town is the South African Rand

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The currency used in Cape Town is the South African Rand

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When to go

The best times of the year to visit Cape Town are the months of March, April and May. The weather is wonderful in these months with cool days and nights; the wind too is not too strong. Winter months [June to August] get cold and it rains often. Summer months [November to February] get hot and extremely windy.

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Location:: Cape Town is located in the Northern part of the Cape Peninsula surrounded by a number of mountains including Table Mountain, Lion’s Head and the Devil’s Peak.; Area:: 2455 sq km Dialing code: +27 Area Code: 021 Emergency Numbers: Emergencies: 107 Fire: 021-535-1100/ 021-461-5555 Police: 10111 [flying squad]; 021-467-8000 Ambulance: 10177 Tourist Assistance [Police]: 021-418-2852 Lifeline: 021-461-1111 Sea Rescue: 021-405-3500 Vehicle Breakdown: 082-161-11 Telephone directory enquiry: 1023 [Local Numbers]; 1903 [International Numbers] Airport Enquiry: 021-934-0407 Railway Enquiry: 080-065-6463; Population:: 3 million approximately

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Public Holidays

January 1: New Year's Day February 27: Constitution Day March 21: Human Right's Day March/April: Good Friday April 17: Family Day May 1: Labor Day June 16: Youth Day August 9: Women’s Day September 24: Heritage Day December 16: Day of Reconciliation December 25: Christmas Day December 26: Day of Goodwill

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