Culture

• Cape Town was once a colonial city. Because of this, the culture of the city is a mixture of African and European cultures.
  
  

Tourism

• Sixty percent of tourism money in the country is from spending in Cape Town.
  
  

Nickname

• Cape Town has an old nickname, "Tavern of the Sea." It got this because weary sailors would come here to relax after being on a ship for months at a time.
  
  

Climate

• Cape Town possesses a great climate. Being close to the sea, the air is warm and there is a cool breeze throughout the year, with temperatures dipping into colder territories during the winter months.
  
  

Cycling

• The Cape Argus Cycle Tour runs through Cape Town. It is the largest timed cycle race in the world, and draws in many spectators every year.