Directory of Towns in South and Southern Africa
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Ceres
Province: Western Cape
Region: Breede River Valley
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Description:Ceres is considered a gateway to adventure. A paradise for nature lovers and 4x4 enthusiast. Named after the Roman goddess of fruitfulness, this is also the largest deciduous fruit-producing region in South Africa. Spend some time in one of the beautiful cottages situated on one of the many farms in the area. Hiking trails will lead you along breathtaking scenery and the San rock paintings are some of the best preserved in the world. Test your skills on one of our many 4x4 trails or enjoy mountain biking, horse riding, kloofing, abseiling, tours to fruit farms and picking your own cherries in season, bird watching and fresh water fishing. The nature reserves and game reserves will bring you closer to nature and in winter there are days to enjoy in the snow.
Chidenguele in Mozambique
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Description:70 km north of Xai Xai, the EN1 road to Beira winds to its closest brush with the Indian Ocean, only 5 km away. The countryside undulates gently, lush and green with pockets of coconut palms towering over cashew nut thickets - freshwater lakes dominate the area. Here, in a clearing, lies the tiny, sleepy village of Chidenguele (meaning "The Highest Point" in the local, Chope language). The village may only have one short street, but its name is emblazoned proudly in white stone on the hill behind the sandy soccer field. The cathedral (!), crisp and white on the opposite hill, seems quite out of place with its stained-glass windows. The rustic, African 'mercado' (market) and single shop, trickle out a supply of whatever fruit and vegetables are available, but always beer and pau (the legendary Mozambican bread).
Chiredzi in Zimbabwe
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Christiana
Province: North West
Region: Southern Region
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Description:When diamonds were discovered in the Vaal River in the 1870s, the Transvaal Government hastily established a settlement on the banks, naming it after Christiana, the only daughter of then President Pretorius. Tourist attractions include: Diggers' Diamond Museum (authentic digging equipment and old photographs pay tribute to the town's diamond industry); San Bushman Rock Art (excellent examples can be viewed 6km out of town on the Farm Stowlands).
Citrusdal
Province: Western Cape
Region: West Coast
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Description:Citrusdal is a bustling rural village set amongst lush green citrus orchards, less than two hours leisurely drive from Cape Town on the N7 to or from Namibia. The town and surrounds have much to offer visitors and we would like you to browse around and discover some of our unique settings, natural splendour and places with true country hospitality.
Clocolan
Province: Free State
Region: Eastern Region
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Description:Clocolan is situated in the heart of the Eastern Free State on the R26 halfway between Bethlehem and Bloemfontein. The town was established in 1907 on the farms Reinzi and Harold and got is name from the mispronunciation by the Afrikaners who farmed there of the name of the Hlohlowane mountain to the West of the town. The Eastern Free State is best known for the majestic sand stone formations scattered around the area. Clocolan forms part of the area that was won from Lesotho during the Lesotho wars of the early 1800's. The area is rich in the history of the Afrikaners who settled here and the Basotho who lived here. The town hosts the yearly Veteran Tractor Exhibition in March. Clocolan is the second smallest district in South Africa, but also one of the top agricultural districts in the country. The area is known for the cultivation of wheat and maize, large cattle and sheep herds and the cultivation of speciality fruit such as cherries.
Colchester
Province: Eastern Cape
Region: Addo/ Sunday River
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Description:Colchester lies nestled between the beautiful sand dunes, the Sundays River and the unspoilt vegetation. Just a 20 minute drive from Port Elizabeth, Colchester and Cannonville make for the perfect place to spend a holiday, settle down or even retire to.
Colesberg
Province: Northern Cape
Region: Upper Karoo
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Description:The first people to inhabit the Colesberg district were Stone Age hunters-gatherers. They were followed in the early 19th century by the missionaries. In 1814 a mission station was established in the hope of bringing peace to what was a very unruly frontier area of the Cape Colony. The town was founded in 1830 and named after Sir Lowrie Cole, Governor of the Cape Colony (1828-1833). The town is surrounded by koppies and Colesberg can be seen from a distance of more than 40km. The koppie is also known as "Towerberg" because the traveller can see it from miles away, but never seems to get near it. Colesberg was an important landmark for early travellers making their way into the unknown interior of southern Africa. For many travellers, Colesberg provides a convenient halfway stopover between Cape Town and Johannesburg.
Coligny
Province: North West
Region: Central Region
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Description:The construction of a branch railway line from Welverdiend to Schweizer-Reneke along the Cape-Johannesburg line, led to the formation of the pleasant town of Coligny. Originally named Treurfontein (well of sadness), the name was changed to honour Admiral Gaspard de Coligny, a staunch French Huguenot who was killed in the Massacre of Saint Bartholomew's Day (24 August 1572) in Paris. Attractions include the British Cemetery (which shows evidence of the role of the area in South African history) and a Bust of Coligny (a monument to the town's eponym stands in the hall of the local school).
Date of entry: 1 September 1996
Last update:2012/10/25 at 09:04:11