Tourists should take the precautions they would in any major city. Avoid carrying large sums of cash, having cameras or video cameras loose, leaving belongings unattended, and in general take advice on where to go after dark.
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It's a place where old and new harmoniously converge - in history, architecture,
cultural pursuits and the essence of its people.
Warmed by the African sun, the city is dominated by a towering, table-shaped
mountain, set on a peninsula of soaring, rocky heights and lush valleys, where
two oceans converge- Indian and Atlantic. Immense natural beauty, and the fast
pace and bright lights of a great urban centre meld effortlessly here. Firmly
positioned on the international map, Cape Town offers a myriad things to do
and places to see, whatever your tastes, inclinations or budget.
